Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - PRN

Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At River Valley Hospice, we do things differently.

Our philosophy is simple:

our team comes first. When you feel supported, empowered, and valued, you deliver the kind of care that changes lives. That's why we invest in your growth from day one, through mentorship, ongoing education, and a culture that encourages intelligent risk-taking and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference and want a career that grows with you, River Valley is the place to be! Your Skills. Their Peace. Our Shared Purpose. As the Licensed Social Worker (LSW), you are the bridge between patients, families, and the resources they need. You'll assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives holistic, dignified care. Why You'll Love This Role!

Impact:

Your work will bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families

Collaboration:

Join a team of experienced professionals that value your expertise

Growth:

Access ongoing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities to grow your career

Key Responsibilities Comprehensive Assessments:

Evaluate psychosocial status of patients and families related to terminal illness and living environment

Care Planning:

Develop and implement interventions based on thorough evaluations

Counseling & Support:

Guide patients and caregivers through stress, coping challenges, and end of life issues

Documentation:

Maintain accurate, timely clinical records for all referred patients

Resource Navigation:

Provide referrals and serve as a liaison with community agencies

Team Collaboration:

Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and regular team meetings

Advocacy:

Help physicians and team members understand social and emotional factors impacting care

Quality Improvement:

Actively contribute to performance improvement initiatives

Flexibility:

Perform additional duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor Requirements Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program Minimum 1 year in healthcare, hospice experience preferred Deep understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care Current CPR certification required Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle for community visits The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc.

is available at http:

//www.pennantgroup.com. Cornerstone Home Health and Hospice is dedicated to providing a comprehensive array of services within the Home Health, Hospice, and Home Care healthcare industries. Our offerings encompass a wide range of personalized care delivered directly within patients' homes, tailored to meet their unique needs and preferences. Within the realm of Home Health, our services include skilled nursing care, medication management, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and chronic disease management. In the Hospice setting, we provide compassionate end-of-life care, pain management, symptom control, emotional and spiritual support for patients and their families during this sensitive time. Additionally, our Home Care services extend to assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, and medication reminders, enabling individuals to maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Rooted in the belief of delivering life-changing service, we foster an environment centered on values like Ownership, Accountability, Celebration, Love, Intelligent Risk Taking, Passion for Learning, and prioritizing the Customer's needs. Through this ethos, we empower local agency leaders and caregivers to provide outstanding care to their communities, ensuring that compassionate care thrives in every home we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.