Hospice Social Worker (PRN)
Company: Embrace Home Health & Hospice
Location: Conway
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description About Us: At Embrace Hospice, we believe Hospice
care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team
brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families
facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core,
we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and
every role carries purpose. If you’re looking to make a difference
in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like
family, we’d love to welcome you. Job Summary : The Licensed Social
Worker in a hospice setting is responsible for providing
comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and their families,
ensuring they receive the necessary emotional, social, and
practical resources throughout the end-of-life journey. This role
involves assessing patient and family needs, developing care plans,
and coordinating with the hospice care team to deliver holistic
care. Essential Functions: Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial
assessments of patients and families. Provide emotional support,
counseling, and crisis intervention as needed. Assist patients and
families in understanding and coping with the emotional, social,
and practical aspects of terminal illness. Develop and implement
individualized care plans based on psychosocial assessments.
Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team (physicians,
nurses, chaplains, volunteers) to ensure coordinated care.
Participate in regular team meetings to discuss patient care and
update care plans as necessary. Identify and connect patients and
families with community resources, support groups, and services
such as financial assistance, legal aid, and bereavement support.
Assist with advance care planning, including the completion of
advance directives and other legal documents. Advocate for the
needs and wishes of patients and families within the hospice team
and with external agencies. Ensure that patients’ rights and
dignity are maintained throughout the care process. Provide
bereavement counseling and support to family members before and
after the patient’s death. Facilitate support groups and
educational sessions on grief and loss. Maintain accurate and
timely documentation of all patient interactions and interventions
in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to
social work and hospice care. Additional Responsibilities: Performs
other related duties as assigned or requested. Adheres to specific
State Association for Home Care Code of Ethics. Conforms to all
applicable Agency policies and procedures. Participates actively in
continuing education and in-services. Maintains confidentiality of
patient information and business trade practices. Assumes the care
of the patient, optimizing his/her comfort and dignity, when
appropriate. Possesses adequate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and
insurance standards to ensure reimbursement for all services
rendered. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Organizational skills
Ability to supervise in accordance with Hospice’s policies and
applicable laws. Ability to respond to common inquiries or
complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business
community. Time management Cooperative attitude Ability to handle
emotionally charged situation with sensitivity and professionalism.
Advanced interpersonal communication (written and verbal) Basic
math skills related to patient care. Knowledge of end-of-life
issues, grief and bereavement Competence in crisis intervention and
counseling. Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Appropriate computer skills Age-Related Competencies: Demonstrates
the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age specific
patient needs appropriate for this position. Information
Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the
position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Risk
Management: Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and
investigations. Keeps abreast in changes in health care law.
Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal
laws. Minimum Position Qualifications: Education: Master’s or
doctoral degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
Experience: 1 year social work experience in hospice, palliative
care, or a related healthcare setting is preferred. License /
Certification: Current and valid state licensure as a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent. Driver’s license and
proof of current auto liability insurance; no listing on the OIG
Excluded Provider Listing. Environmental Conditions: Works in
patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood
and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible
schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant
weather. Moderate noise level; Category C BBP risk; moderate stress
and emotional demands. Physical Requirements: Requires working
under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify
patient needs, to make quick decisions and resource acquisition;
meet patient/family psychosocial needs.
Keywords: Embrace Home Health & Hospice, Little Rock , Hospice Social Worker (PRN), Healthcare , Conway, Arkansas
