• Baltimore, MD
• BridgingLife Hospice & Palliative Care
• HOME HOSPICE-EAST
• Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm
• Allied Health
• 91796
• $28.00-$49.00
• Posted: Today

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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

• Assess patient and family needs promptly upon admission, with attention to emotional, environmental, and financial concerns.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to develop individualized care plans.

• Identify and refer patients to appropriate community resources based on assessed needs.

• Support patients and families in understanding and navigating health decisions, advance directives, placement options, and bereavement.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and document social work interventions and progress.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and internal standards.

• Monitor and evaluate patient condition and progress, communicating changes to the care team.

• Serve as a key resource in complex situations involving substance use, abuse/neglect, ineffective coping, and end-of-life decision-making.

• Uphold patient confidentiality and promote a team-based, ethical approach to care.

• Engage in ongoing professional development, licensure maintenance, and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LCSW-C, LCSW, or LMSW license endorsed in the state of Maryland.

• Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare or hospice preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Reliable transportation required for travel between homes and facilities.

Why Join Bridging Life Hospice?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference at a critical time in patients’ lives.

• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on holistic care.

• 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