Social Worker (with Community Outreach Responsibilities)
Location:
Clarksville TN Employment Type: Part-Time with opportunity for Full-Time Department: Hospice / Palliative Care Reports To: Clinical Director / Hospice Manager
Position Summary:
Medical Social Worker provides emotional support, counseling, resource coordination, and advocacy for patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey. In addition, this role includes conducting outreach in the community to raise awareness about hospice services, strengthen referral relationships, and expand access to care.
Key Responsibilities: Clinical Social Work Functions:
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide counseling for anticipatory grief, coping, advance care planning, and end-of-life decision-making.
- Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy, services, and care processes.
- Facilitate access to community resources, financial assistance, home-care supports, and bereavement services.
- Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care planning.
- Provide crisis intervention and emotional support during periods of distress.
- Assist families with post-death planning, funeral coordination, and follow-up bereavement support.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation that meets regulatory and organizational standards.
- Community Outreach & Engagement:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners, such as senior centers, faith-based organizations, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and social service agencies.
- Conduct outreach presentations, workshops, and educational sessions to increase community understanding of hospice and palliative care.
- Participate in local events, resource fairs, and community programs to promote awareness of services.
- Identify unmet community needs and collaborate with the leadership team to enhance access to care.
- Serve as a compassionate ambassador for the organization within the community.
Qualifications
Required:- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Minimum of 1–3 years of hospice or palliative care experience.
- Current state licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LSW, or equivalent).Demonstrated ability to build relationships and conduct community outreach or education.
- Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of end-of-life care, grief support, cultural competency, and family systems.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Prior experience in community engagement, outreach, or healthcare education.
