Job Description

Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Hospice

Work Setting: Hybrid (community-based with field visits to homes and facilities)
Compensation: $38.00 – $43.00 per hour (based on experience)
Travel Required: Yes (valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation required)

About the Organization

This organization is a leading home health and hospice care provider in the western United States, serving communities with compassion, clinical excellence, and dignity. Rooted in patient-centered values, the team is dedicated to delivering quality end-of-life care that honors individual wishes and supports families through every stage of the hospice journey.

Position Summary

The Medical Social Worker – Hospice is an essential member of the interdisciplinary care team, providing emotional, psychosocial, and practical support to patients facing terminal illness and their families. You will guide individuals through complex medical decisions, support them in times of emotional crisis, and ensure that end-of-life care honors their values and needs.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient & Family Support

• Provide one-on-one and group counseling for patients and caregivers coping with terminal illness, loss, and grief

• Support families in navigating emotional, psychological, and social challenges during hospice care

• Educate patients and families about available support systems, both clinical and community-based

Care Planning & Advocacy

• Collaborate with hospice team members to develop holistic care plans aligned with patient goals and family dynamics

• Facilitate advance care planning discussions (e.g., advance directives, comfort care preferences)

• Act as a liaison to ensure culturally sensitive, patient-directed care

Crisis Response & Resource Coordination

• Provide immediate support during emotional or psychosocial crises

• Connect families to services including financial aid, respite care, and legal assistance

• Help families access healthcare navigation resources

Bereavement Support

• Provide pre- and post-death grief counseling to families

• Conduct bereavement follow-ups and offer referrals to grief support services

• Assist with family transitions and emotional healing

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely and thorough records of assessments, care plans, interventions, and outcomes

• Ensure all actions align with organizational policy and regulatory compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program

• Active LCSW license (California)

• At least 1 year of healthcare experience (hospice or palliative care preferred)

• Strong clinical skills in end-of-life counseling, resource navigation, and crisis management

• Current CPR certification

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities

• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospice, palliative care, or similar community-based services

• Knowledge of cultural, ethical, and spiritual dynamics surrounding end-of-life care

• Familiarity with EMR systems and hospice documentation practices

Benefits & Perks (available to full-time employees)

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

• Mileage Reimbursement

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

• FSA & HSA options for tax-advantaged healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Employer-paid Life & AD&D Insurance with optional additional coverage

• Disability Insurance , Legal Services , Critical Illness/Accident Plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health support via TalkSpace

• Discounts through PerkSpot , Emergency Benevolent Fund , Pet Care Savings

• 123Easy Medicare: Complimentary enrollment assistance for you and your family

Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of full-time employment.

This employer fosters a workplace culture where every voice is heard, and every team member is valued. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start,

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