SOCIAL WORKER-BALTIMORE COUNTY/CITY
Baltimore-MD-21201-United States
Job Title: Social Worker – Hospice (Full-Time)
Location: Baltimore County & Baltimore City, Maryland
Organization: Bridging Life Hospice
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday
Position Summary
Bridging Life Hospice is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and licensed Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary hospice care team. This full-time position provides in-home and facility-based support across Baltimore County and Baltimore City. The Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting patients and families through emotional, social, and practical challenges related to terminal illness.
Key Responsibilities
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Assess patient and family needs promptly upon admission, with attention to emotional, environmental, and financial concerns.
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to develop individualized care plans.
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Identify and refer patients to appropriate community resources based on assessed needs.
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Support patients and families in understanding and navigating health decisions, advance directives, placement options, and bereavement.
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Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and document social work interventions and progress.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and internal standards.
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Monitor and evaluate patient condition and progress, communicating changes to the care team.
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Serve as a key resource in complex situations involving substance use, abuse/neglect, ineffective coping, and end-of-life decision-making.
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Uphold patient confidentiality and promote a team-based, ethical approach to care.
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Engage in ongoing professional development, licensure maintenance, and continuing education.
Qualifications
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Must hold an active LCSW-C, LCSW, or LMSW license endorsed in the state of Maryland.
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Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare or hospice preferred.
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Reliable transportation required for travel between homes and facilities.
Why Join Bridging Life Hospice?
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Be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference at a critical time in patients’ lives.
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Work in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on holistic care.
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Opportunities for growth, education, and professional advancement.
Fleet Safety Requirements. Interpersonal communication (both oral and written) required in order to educate and comfort patients and their families; maintain effective contacts. Maintain appropriate documentation records. Professional licensure required in Maryland and Pennsylvania
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