Hospice Social Worker

Description: At Hospice of the Piedmont, our Social Workers are a vital source of comfort, guidance, and support for patients and families facing life's most difficult moments. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you'll help individuals navigate complex emotional, social, and practical challenges while ensuring each patient's wishes, dignity, and quality of life remain at the center of care. If you're a compassionate advocate who believes in the power of human connection, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do As A Hospice Social Worker Support patients and families through the emotional and practical challenges of serious illness. Provide counseling, care planning, and resource coordination. Help families navigate advance directives, care transitions, and end-of-life decisions. Facilitate grief and bereavement support services. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Document services and maintain compliance with hospice standards. Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled. What It Takes to Succeed Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient and family care Strong counseling, communication, and active listening skills Ability to navigate complex emotional, social, and family dynamics Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and resource coordination skills Collaborative team player who thrives in an interdisciplinary environment Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy Commitment to honoring patient dignity, choice, and quality of life