The LICSW will conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for hospice patients in their homes or care facilities. They will also provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work and a current LICSW license in West Virginia. A minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience in a healthcare setting is required, with a preference for hospice or home health experience.
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Job description
Position Title: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Per Diem
Duties
Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments of patients and families, including evaluation of emotional, social, and environmental needs.
Develop, implement, and independently manage individualized clinical social work treatment plans in accordance with hospice standards and insurance guidelines, provided in patients' homes or care facilities.
Provide billable clinical social work services within the scope of licensure.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including the primary nurse, to establish, evaluate, and modify patient-centered plans of care.
Provide advanced clinical interventions addressing psychosocial needs of hospice patients and their families, including crisis intervention, counseling, and end-of-life support.
Perform bereavement risk assessments and deliver ongoing grief counseling through both in-person and telehealth modalities.
Provide end-of-life and post-death bereavement services, including anticipatory grief counseling and follow-up care for families.
Utilize clinical judgment to assess, diagnose (if applicable per licensure), and treat mental health and emotional disorders within scope of practice.
Identify and coordinate appropriate community resources and referrals to support patient and family needs.
Participate in and lead community outreach and education initiatives related to grief, loss, and hospice care.
Provide post-discharge support services as clinically indicated.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation consistent with regulatory and reimbursement standards.
Represent and uphold the philosophy, mission, and services of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.
Position Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
Current Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensure in West Virginia (and Ohio, if applicable).
Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience in a healthcare setting; hospice or home health experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions, grief, and bereavement.
Strong knowledge of end-of-life care, family systems, and interpersonal dynamics.
Proven ability to provide independent clinical counseling and crisis intervention.
Excellent communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and possession of a valid driver's license.
