Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and clinically astute Director of Social Services to lead the social work department for a community-based hospice program. This leadership role is central to maintaining high-quality patient-centered care and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will be a licensed LCSW with a strong background in hospice and proven supervisory experience.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee and supervise a growing team of LMSWs
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Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to the social work team
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Conduct chart audits and ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards
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Collaborate with the Nurse Manager on case reviews, escalations, and interdisciplinary coordination
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Write and update department policies and procedures
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Participate in administrative on-call rotation (1 week every 10 weeks)
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Conduct home visits alongside staff for patient/family support, as needed
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Serve as a resource and escalation point for complex cases
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Work toward achieving and maintaining appropriate patient census (current: 303, goal: 360)
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Help onboard and mentor social work staff as part of the growth strategy
Qualifications:
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New York
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Minimum 2–3 years of consistent experience in hospice social work leadership
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Demonstrated knowledge of hospice regulations and standards of care
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Strong clinical judgment and experience developing care plans and performing assessments
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Experience writing policy, conducting audits, and managing escalations
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Comfort with field-based work and supporting patients in person
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Technologically adept; must be prepared to implement and train on new EMR (MyUnity) system launching October 1, 2025
Company DescriptionWe provide full-service Healthcare Recruitment solutions. We identify, attract, engage, and connect the best possible talent with quality healthcare professionals. We build teams, provide executive recruitment solutions and discover high-performance candidates on behalf of our client partners. Our strength lies in our proven recruitment strategies, leadership in the larger healthcare community (regional and national), and networking.
Company Description
We provide full-service Healthcare Recruitment solutions. We identify, attract, engage, and connect the best possible talent with quality healthcare professionals. We build teams, provide executive recruitment solutions and discover high-performance candidates on behalf of our client partners. Our strength lies in our proven recruitment strategies, leadership in the larger healthcare community (regional and national), and networking.