What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker - Per Diem position at SALMON Health and Retirement?
At SALMON Home Care, we believe every person deserves dignity, comfort, and compassion at the end of life. Our hospice team provides exceptional, patient-centered care—supporting individuals and families through one of life’s most meaningful transitions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychosocial support, counseling, and education to hospice patients and their loved ones.
Conduct assessments to identify emotional, social, and financial needs.
Collaborate with nurses, aides, chaplains, and physicians as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Assist families with advance care planning, community resources, and bereavement support.
Advocate for patient rights, dignity, and preferences.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Licensed Social Worker (LSW/LCSW/LMSW or equivalent state licensure).
Experience in hospice or healthcare setting preferred.
Exceptional communication, counseling, and advocacy skills.
Compassion, flexibility, and the ability to support patients and families through emotional transitions.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
If you’re looking for a career that’s transformative for you and those you serve, then you’ve come to the right place. You can develop your career and your capabilities at SALMON while you support and care for our patients.
We encourage you to reach out and understand the opportunities that await with stable staffing, a great reputation and wonderful career experience. Our staff are there to support our patients and their families as much as possible in their daily lives.
SALMON Health and Retirement offers a generous tuition reimbursement program for nursing-related programs and other degree programs relevant to your role. Your career goals are our goals, too. The right benefits can make your life better. We want you to feel seen, heard, valued and cared for, which is why we offer competitive wages, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment, wellness perks, generous paid holidays and paid time off, free tickets to sporting events, life insurance, health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k) plan and more.
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