Hospice LMSW in New Hartford, New York at Hospice & Palliative Care Inc

Hospice LMSW – Social Worker
Full-time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | New Hartford, NY

Are you a compassionate Social Worker who wants to make a real difference in the lives of patients and families? Join Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. and find purpose in your profession while enjoying the stability, balance, and benefits you deserve.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule – no nights, no weekends, no on-call.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to rest and recharge.
• Outstanding Benefits:
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Paid mileage reimbursement
• Meaningful Work: Focus on one-on-one relationships, helping patients and families navigate end-of-life with dignity, compassion, and support.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide initial psychosocial evaluations and ongoing counseling to patients and families.
• Offer individual, family, and group support, focusing on emotional well-being and bereavement needs.
• Collaborate with our interdisciplinary team (IDG) to create and revise care plans.
• Serve as an advocate and resource, connecting families with community services and support.
• Educate staff, volunteers, and the community about hospice care and psychosocial support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: LMSW in New York, or MSW with eligibility to sit for licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Experience: At least one year in individual, family, or group counseling (healthcare or hospice experience preferred).

Why Hospice & Palliative Care?

When you join our team, you’re not just taking a job—you’re embracing a mission. Every day, you’ll use your skills to bring comfort, support, and peace to patients and families when they need it most. Here, your work is more than a career—it’s a calling.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Masters’ degree in Social Work from an accredited educational institution. License preferred but will consider someone preparing to sit for licensure. Incumbent will have one year experience in individual, family and group counseling, preferably in a healthcare or hospice setting.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Possess appropriate certificate / license to practice as a Licensed healthcare professional in the State of New York. Certification in Hospice & Palliative Care preferred if offered for discipline.