Hospice Social Worker (PRN)

Job DetailsJob Location: Harrison, AR 72601Position Type: Part TimeJob Shift: DaySocial Worker (LCSW or LMSW) — Home Health & Hospice

Help patients and families navigate care with dignity, clarity, and support. As a Home Health & Hospice Social Worker at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), you’ll guide goals-of-care conversations, connect patients to resources, and support caregivers through complex decisions and end-of-life care. We value teamwork, compassion, and simple, clear communication.

About Us

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) is an innovative, non-profit healthcare system anchored by a central hospital in Harrison, Arkansas, and 13 clinics serving the rural communities of North Arkansas. Our continuum includes Home Health and Hospice, including our inpatient Hospice House. More than 750 team members deliver a comprehensive range of services close to home. Guided by our values of safety, quality, integrity, and community, our mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare across North Arkansas, and our vision is to be the region’s most trusted and preferred healthcare provider—one patient, one family, one neighbor at a time.

Job Summary

Provide psychosocial assessment, care planning, counseling, and resource coordination for home health and hospice patients across the lifespan. Participate in weekly care conferences and the interdisciplinary team (IDT), ensure regulatory compliance, and support bereavement services. This salaried role also provides limited on-call coverage for the hospital every other weekend (4 hours/day) and occasional coverage for acute care or behavioral health when needed. Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer / Home Care & Hospice Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Complete timely psychosocial assessments; identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs; contribute to the plan of care.
Educate patients/families on advance directives; verify, document, and communicate patient wishes in the medical record.
Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and goals-of-care support; assist the team in meeting the needs of patients at end of life.
Coordinate community resources (food, medical supplies, financial aid, long-term care placement) and address safety concerns in the home.
Participate in weekly care conferences/IDT, document visits and education, and maintain accurate social service records.
Support bereavement programming and volunteer training as needed; ensure hospice regulatory requirements are met.
Identify and report potential quality, risk, or utilization issues; engage in program evaluation and improvement.
Provide limited hospital on-call support (every other weekend, 4 hours/day) and occasional coverage for acute/behavioral health social work.

Job Qualifications

Required

Arkansas LCSW or LMSW (under LCSW supervision).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to assess psychosocial needs and respect patient rights and autonomy; adherence to the Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Code of Ethics.

Preferred

Previous healthcare social work experience; familiarity with Meditech or similar electronic health record.

Compensation & Schedule

Status: PRN, As Needed
Schedule: Varies - Weekdays; weekend on-call (4 hours/day) for hospital coverage; occasional acute/behavioral health coverage as needed
Compensation: Competitive salary; details discussed during the interview process.

Why Join Us

Make a meaningful impact across home health and hospice with a collaborative, mission-driven team.
Broad practice across the lifespan with strong IDT support and clear protocols.
Opportunities to improve programs, mentor, and shape community resource networks.

Benefits Overview

Multiple health plan options (PPO and HDHP) with coverage through NARMC Domestic Network and Cigna Health Plan.
Dental and vision coverage through Delta Dental and Delta Vision of Arkansas.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) available.
Basic life insurance and AD&D provided at no cost; voluntary life options available.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage offered.
Accident and critical illness insurance through Lincoln Financial.
401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match, vested over 5 years.
Paid Leave Bank (PLB) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) with accrual based on service years.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and First Stop Health 24/7 counseling services.
AirMed/Mercy Life Flight membership for eligible staff and families.
On-site wellness center and discounted membership at Planet Fitness.
Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education.
Employee referral bonuses and internal promotion opportunities.
Pet insurance and identity theft protection available.
Discounts on prescriptions, cafeteria meals, gift shop items, and local thrift store purchases.

 
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