Social Worker LMSW

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Social Worker to join our newly restructured team in Espanola, NM. Under new leadership, we are proud to cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, trust, flexibility, and transparency. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a positive transformation—where team members support and uplift one another in order to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families during life’s most critical moments.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

Why Española, New Mexico?
Nestled between Santa Fe and Taos, Española offers an exceptional quality of life surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, rich culture, and endless outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, skiing, fishing, camping, and some of the most scenic landscapes in the Southwest. The community is known for its deep cultural heritage, welcoming atmosphere, and slower pace of life that allows for greater work-life balance and connection to nature.

With a lower cost of living than many larger cities, vibrant local art and food scenes, and close proximity to both Santa Fe and Albuquerque, Española is an ideal place for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work in a supportive community while enjoying an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?

• Flexibility scheduling
• Competitive pay PLUS mileage.
• Meaningful work supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need
• Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn extra by referring great people to join the team
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access savings on travel, shopping, entertainment, and more through our perks program

What You’ll Do:

• Performs the psychosocial assessment of patients and families/caregivers in the hospice program in a timely manner and ensures that identified needs are addressed in the patient’s plan of care. Provides an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
• Demonstrates exceptional service to patients, families, referral sources, co-workers, and other customers. Assist team members as needed to ensure that this level of service is consistently provided
• Counsels patient and family/ caregivers and staff as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
• Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care
• Provides assistance with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Hospice, Medicaid, and Medicaid Waiver. Obtains resources from community social, health, pharmaceutical and welfare agencies to assist in meeting patient/family needs
• Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies

Qualifications:

• Social Work Degree
  • New Mexico: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current State Licensure in Social Work
  • New Mexico: LMSW or LCSW
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care or hospice setting
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required