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Hospice Medical Social Worker

Lifesong Hospice·York Township, Pennsylvania

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 hours ago
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About the role

The Social Worker assesses the psycho-social status of terminally ill patients and their families to create and implement intervention plans. They collaborate with medical teams to facilitate end-of-life documentation and serve as a liaison to community resources.

At Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care we provide care and support for families and individuals treating them with the utmost respect.

We honor their unique life, their Lifesong.

As a Social Worker you will assists physician and other team members in understanding factors and creating plans of interventions.

Your skills and compassion will help our patients maintain a quality of life for a better peace of mind for them and their families.

As a Social Worker with Lifesong Hospice, you can focus on doing what you do best: Making A Difference

Our Investment in You

  • Above standard industry pay and comprehensive benefits including Highmark Blue Shield and employer-matching 401(k)
  • PayActiv On-Demand Pay – Work today, get paid tomorrow
  • Up to 23 hours paid time off your first year, including your birthday and Personal Day of Meaning and opportunity to roll over unused time
  • Weekly mileage reimbursement

Our support for you

  • Locally and family-owned, private company
  • Patient-engagement focus
  • 24/7 direct access to your support team
  • On-staff clinical experts to train, mentor and celebrate you
  • Career paths and continuing education

*Benefits may vary based on employment status.

Social Worker Responsibilities

  • Assesses the psycho-social status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment.
  • Carries out psycho-social assessments and plans interventions based on evaluation findings.
  • Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
  • Completes the comprehensive psycho-social Plan of Care within 5 (five) calendar days of admission for all assigned patients.
  • Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work; completes documentation by the end of the day of visit completion.
  • Collaborates with the physician and hospice nurse to assist patients and families in the completion of advanced directives, end of life documents and funeral arrangements.
  • Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
  • Maintains and develops contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
  • 24/7 on call coverage in rotation with other supportive care staff.

Social Worker Qualifications

  • A graduate of a master’s program in social work accredited by the Counsel on Social Work Education.
  • Licensed as a LCSW highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare, hospice experience preferred.
  • Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communications, and organizational skills.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
  • A state driver’s license in good standing, and maintain an automobile in good working order.
  • Able to perform the physical tasks that are needed in this role.

About Lifesong Hospice and Palliative Care

Lifesong co-workers connect with our clients in the comfort of their home by personalizing hospice care plans tailored to their preferences and needs and helping them transition to be as comfortable as possible. We seek to celebrate the meaning of their lives and ensure their unique legacy is honored. We want to inspire our caregivers to create harmony for each unique life story—their Lifesong.

EOE

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and have at least one year of healthcare experience. A valid driver's license and current CPR certification are required, with an LCSW license being highly desirable.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Care Planning
  • CPR Certification
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Advanced Directives
  • Psycho-social Assessment

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k Matching
  • On-Demand Pay
  • Continuing Education
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
York Township, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Lifesong Hospice

Country Meadows Retirement Communities includes 9 campuses in Pennsylvania and Maryland and a non-profit affiliate, Ecumenical Retirement Community. It’s a wonderful thing to feel at home while you are at work. To consider your co-workers your friends. To feel respected and...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.

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