Compassus·Seattle, Washington
Conduct clinical assessments to address psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs for hospice patients and their families. Provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, and coordinate care within an interdisciplinary team across various healthcare settings.
Company: Providence at Home with Compassus
Make a lasting impact by joining Providence at Home with Compassus, leaders in home-based hospice and palliative care.
We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Social Worker to provide essential support to patients and families across various care settings, including homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.
In this role, you’ll use your clinical judgment to assess and address psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, helping patients maximize their functioning and quality of life.
You'll provide crisis intervention, grief support, and counseling around end-of-life issues while facilitating coordination among families, care teams, and referral sources.
As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to care planning, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, support discharge planning, and offer consultation across the organization—all while working independently and under minimal supervision.
If you're dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care, we invite you to bring your skills and heart to our team.
Education and/or Experience
Required - Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
Preferred - 1 year of post-Master’s experience in a health care setting.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
Required - Washington Advanced Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) OR
Washington Advanced Social Worker Associate License (Vendor Managed) OR
Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) OR
Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License (Vendor Managed)
The demands of this role require a team member to effectively perform essential functions.
Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities.
Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected.
Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential.
This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
$36.81-$57.15
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more
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Requires a Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work and a valid Washington state social worker license. One year of post-Master's experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Market context
Hospice social worker openings in Washington often reflect steady demand in home-based and end-of-life care settings, especially for candidates with clinical licensure and healthcare experience. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, a valid Washington Advanced or Clinical Social Worker license, and strong comfort with family support, care coordination, and grief counseling. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm licensure details and prepare examples of hospice or healthcare casework in your application.