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HospiceCare in the Berkshires

Pittsfield, MA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 03/26/2026 (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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HospiceCare in the Berkshires Licensed Social Worker
  • LICSW Pittsfield, MA Apply The purpose of this position is to provide initial psychosocial evaluations, ongoing psychosocial counseling, direct casework services, bereavement services and community education, outreach and referrals.
Responsible for the delivery of varied social work services to hospice patients and families and actively participate as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team.
  • Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient\'s terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provides an assessment in the patient\'s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
  • Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
  • Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
  • Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
  • Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
  • Point of Service documentation is an expectation of all clinical personnel for quality care, accuracy, and communication standards. The clinician is expected to appropriately document at Point of Service, have timely synchronization of patient data & effectively communicate with the Patient Care Team.
  • Educates patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced directives.
  • Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
  • Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
  • Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
  • Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
  • Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
  • Participates in the development of the plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
  • Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
  • Participates in discharge planning when needed. Assists patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed
  • Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Preferred
  • Masters or better. Experience LICSW Required Licenses & Certifications Preferred
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