Hospice Social Worker

Hospice Social Worker (MSW/BSW) – Home Hospice

Location:

Milwaukee, WI 53213
Job Type: Contract

Hours:

40 hrs/week

Shift: Day Shift (Mon–Fri)
Contract Dates:
March 2, 2026 – May 30, 2026

Job Summary

Facility is seeking an experienced Hospice Social Worker (MSW/BSW) to support terminally ill patients and their families in the Milwaukee area. This role focuses on psychosocial assessments, emotional support, and end-of-life planning in a home hospice setting.

Candidates must be independent, compassionate, and experienced in hospice or end-of-life care.

Facility Overview

• Location:
  
  Milwaukee, WI

• Service Area:
  Greater Milwaukee

• Setting:
  Home & Community-Based Hospice

• Focus:
  End-of-Life & Palliative Care

Unit & Caseload Information

• Average Caseload: 35–40 patients per social worker

• Daily Visits: 4–5 per day

• Patient Population:
  Terminally ill patients (prognosis ≤ 6 months)

• MSW Ratio: 35–40:1

Schedule & Shifts

• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday

• Hours:
  
  8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

• Weekends:
  None

• On Call:
  None

• Holidays:
  None

• Floating:
  None

Minimum Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

• Hospice
  
  Experience:
  
  Strongly Preferred

• Travel
  
  Experience:
  
  Required (No first-time travelers)

• Ability to Work Independently

• Valid Driver’s License (Preferred for Home Visits)

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial psychosocial assessments and ongoing visits

• Provide emotional and grief support to patients and families

• Assist families with:

  • Advance Directives

  • Power of Attorney

  • DNR Discussions

• Connect patients to community and financial resources

• Support interdisciplinary hospice care planning

• Document care plans and visits accurately

• Participate in care conferences as needed

Skills & Competencies

• Hospice & End-of-Life Counseling

• Crisis Intervention

• Family & Caregiver Support

• Resource Navigation

• Advance Care Planning

• Strong Communication & Documentation Skills

• Cultural Sensitivity & Compassion

Orientation

• Unit Orientation: 5–10 Days

• Field & Documentation Training Included

Dress Code

• Scrubs:
  Any Color (Professional Appearance)