Social Worker; MSW

Role:
Hospice Medical Social Worker

Responsibilities include:

Providing emotional, social, financial, and resource support to patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life care.

Key duties involve conducting social casework, assessing financial situations, facilitating referrals, participating in interdisciplinary team conferences, and connecting families with community resources.

Ensuring the use of patient-centered approaches such as the 4

Ms (What Matters, Medications, Mentation, Mobility) and providing age-friendly care are essential.

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Current state Social Worker License
• Proficiency in clinical skills, excellent communication, and documentation abilities
• Ability to make sound clinical judgments and develop individualized care plans
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Proficiency in computer and EMR systems

• Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C)
• Minimum two years’ hospice experience
• Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)

Compassion, empathy, strong assessment skills, collaboration, and commitment to providing dignified, patient-centered care in a supportive team environment.