Internship Social worker

Job Description

• Provide emotional, practical, and spiritual support to patients and families facing terminal, chronic, or life-limiting illness in a hospice setting.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, and maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Deliver grief counseling, crisis intervention, bereavement support, family meetings, and education on end-of-life options and advance care planning.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care, connect families with community resources, advocate for patient rights, and ensure compliance with federal and state hospice regulations.
• Requires an MSW from an accredited institution and LCSW or equivalent state licensure; hospice or palliative care experience is preferred.