Hospice Social Worker - Lancaster, SC
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About the job
Join our team as a Hospice Social Worker
Are you passionate about helping patients and ensuring they receive quality care? Do you desire to make a meaningful impact in their lives? Join our team and you will be able to provide emotional support to our patients and their love ones when they need it most.
Position Summary
The Hospice Social Worker role is responsible for managing the social service needs of our hospice patients, their families and caregivers. This includes all social service interventions and referrals, including needs assessment, supportive counseling, networking, resource procurement, crisis intervention and discharge planning. You will serve as a part of the interdisciplinary group, attending team conferences and coordinating care with the primary hospice nurses, family members and client services staff and volunteers.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Master’s or Bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and is licensed as a LBSW, or LMSW, or LISW-CP by the State of SC. Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year social service experience in a health care setting with knowledge of death, dying, and bereavement. Hospice experience preferred.
Medical Specialty
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Why Join Patriot Healthcare?
✔ A team-first culture that values your expertise and input
✔ Supportive leadership and clear communication
✔ Flexible Scheduling
✔ Competitive Pay
✔ 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Company Matching to secure your future
✔ Company Paid Life Insurance with options for additional Life Insurance
✔ Mileage Reimbursement (for qualifying positions)
✔ Perks at Work Discount Program
✔ Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
✔ Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
✔A generous time-off package of 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to rest and recharge (additional PTO days added with accumulative years of service)
✔ Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
From Patriot Healthcare's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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