Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Join Silverado Hospice Los Angeles covering our LA County area and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™. Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life-limiting illnesses through our Hospice services. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring a Social Worker (MSW) – a compassionate and skilled professional who will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families during their hospice journey.

Be a Difference-Maker with a Hospice Care Leader

You bring empathy, strong communication skills, and expertise in grief and loss counseling. You thrive in a mission-driven environment and are passionate about supporting patients and families through compassionate service.

What You’ll Be Doing

Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and document bereavement activities

Design and distribute educational materials for families receiving bereavement services

Develop programs on grief and loss for families and staff

Evaluate the bereavement program quarterly and annually

Provide community consultation and education on hospice services

Maintain ongoing education through academic studies and workshops

Attend in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences

Report patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager

Observe and address safety hazards in patient and organizational environments

Assist the health team in understanding emotional factors related to terminal illness

Assess suicide risk, mental capacity, and elder/dependent adult abuse

Aid in advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planning

Provide information and referrals to community resources and legal entities

Advise and counsel staff, patients, families, or agencies in emergency situations

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work required

Documented evidence of training in grief and loss counseling

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation

Comfortable working in environments with pets

Why Choose Silverado?

Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™

Certified Great Place to Work®

Strong internal mobility

Shift Schedule: PRN (Per Diem), Monday - Friday, fully variable

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Anticipated pay range$39—$41 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance

Referral program

Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

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Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

EOE/M/F/D/V