Hospice LCSW/Volunteer Coordinator - Part-time
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
Overview
Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.
As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.
At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.
Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:
- 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
- Continuing education opportunities
- Scholarship program for employees
- Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
- Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
- Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
- Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
- Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
- Incentivized bonus plan
Responsibilities
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide professional, comprehensive, family-oriented services to individuals in the home setting.
- Assess patients' and families' psychosocial, environmental, and financial needs.
- Formulate, implement, and evaluates a plan of care in collaboration with patient, family, and other caregivers, and provides case management as appropriate.
- Assist the team in understanding the social and emotional factors related to the patients’ health problems.
- Maintain documentation in patient’s record per internal regulatory and professional standards.
- Monitor, observe, and evaluate changes and progress in patient’s condition and environment. Report changes, progress, or lack of progress to physician and/or nurse case manager.
- Acts as key source in patient situations such as: ineffective patient/family coping and decision making advance directives long term or assisted living placement substance abuse abuse/neglect and/or bereavement.
Qualifications
- Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of employment.
- Must possess one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Medicare home health or hospice experience is preferred.
- Must be capable of making independent decisions relevant to client’s needs.
- Must be capable of prioritizing and handling multiple tasks of critical importance simultaneously.
Additional Information
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
Charlottesville has a growing need for hospice social workers due to its aging population and expanding healthcare services. This role at Encompass Health offers the chance to meet community needs by delivering compassionate psychosocial support in home settings, making it a valuable and in-demand position locally.
Besides the required LCSW license, local employers in Charlottesville often prefer candidates with experience in Medicare home health or hospice care. Additional training in grief counseling or palliative care can improve competitiveness given the region’s focus on comprehensive end-of-life services.
Part-time hospice LCSW roles typically offer flexible scheduling suitable for balancing professional and personal life. They may involve focused case management and volunteer coordination duties, with fewer hours but equally critical responsibilities in patient psychosocial assessments and family support.
Strong clinical assessment capabilities, empathy, and the ability to manage complex family dynamics are key. Proficiency in documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and crisis intervention ensure effective care coordination tailored to patients’ unique emotional and social needs.
Yes, gaining experience in this multifaceted role can lead to leadership positions such as hospice program manager or clinical supervisor. It also enhances expertise in community outreach and volunteer program development, boosting career growth in hospice and palliative care sectors.
Encompass Health invests in ongoing education through scholarships, continuing education opportunities, and access to advanced technology. This commitment fosters skill enhancement and career progression, enabling coordinators to stay current with best practices in hospice social work.
Part-time employees at Encompass Health can access flexible spending accounts, incentivized bonuses, and up to 30 days paid time off, which supports maintaining a healthy lifestyle while managing the emotional demands of hospice social work in Charlottesville.
Hospice LCSW/Volunteer Coordinators in Charlottesville typically earn between $55,000 and $70,000 annually depending on experience and certifications. Part-time roles may offer prorated compensation, with Encompass Health providing competitive pay aligned with local healthcare standards.