Hospice Social Worker

Gallagher is hiring a full-time Hospice Social Worker in Bridgeville, PA, to deliver compassionate psychosocial care that supports patients and families throughout the hospice journey. This on-site opportunity invites social work professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in end-of-life support near Bridgeville.

The Opportunity

This full-time Hospice Social Worker position with Gallagher places you at the heart of interdisciplinary care for individuals and loved ones navigating serious illness in the Bridgeville, PA community. You will draw on clinical social work skills to address emotional, social, and practical needs while collaborating closely with clinical partners. The role centers on advocating for dignity, clarifying resources, and strengthening family coping during a profoundly important time. Candidates ready to contribute locally as a Hospice Social Worker will find a focused, purpose-driven setting that values clear communication and patient-centered practice.

What You'll Do

• Complete thorough psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and their families to identify strengths, stressors, and support needs
• Offer individual and family counseling that addresses grief, anticipatory loss, and adjustment to end-of-life realities
• Guide advance care planning conversations and help translate patient wishes into workable care plans
• Connect households with community resources, financial assistance programs, and practical supports
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure coordinated, holistic hospice service delivery
• Provide education and emotional guidance around disease progression, caregiving roles, and bereavement processes
• Document interventions, care plan updates, and outcomes accurately according to hospice standards and regulatory requirements
• Advocate for patient and family preferences while fostering culturally sensitive, respectful interactions

Qualifications

• Degree in social work (BSW or MSW) from an accredited program
• Current state social work licensure or eligibility as required for hospice practice in Pennsylvania
• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, healthcare social work, or related settings preferred
• Solid understanding of end-of-life issues, grief, and family systems dynamics
• Strong interpersonal, counseling, and communication skills with ability to engage diverse patients and caregivers
• Capacity to work independently in the field and as a collaborative member of a clinical team
• Reliable ability to travel within the Bridgeville service area to meet patients where they reside
• Commitment to compassionate, ethical practice and accurate clinical documentation

Why Join Gallagher

Gallagher is hiring for this Hospice Social Worker role and offers a supportive team environment where your expertise confidently shapes patient and family well-being.

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