Overview
Join our compassionate hospice team as a Medical Social Worker specializing in hospice care, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in patients' end-of-life journeys. In this vital role, you will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients and their families, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Your dedication will help ease the complexities of terminal illness by integrating clinical social work practices with comprehensive community resource navigation. This paid position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to holistic patient-centered care.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate emotional, social, and psychological needs within hospice settings
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling utilizing clinical techniques such as motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and crisis intervention
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans aligned with hospice and palliative medicine standards
- Assist patients and families with discharge planning, advance directives, and navigating community resources such as assisted living facilities or home care services
- Maintain accurate medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical records standards
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure seamless care delivery
- Support staff training on social work practice standards, cultural competency, and ethical guidelines related to end-of-life care
Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program; licensure or certification as required by state law for medical social workers
- Proven experience working with geriatric patients, hospice care, or in palliative medicine environments
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 coding (or current coding systems), Medicare regulations, and clinical documentation practices
- Familiarity with behavioral health interventions including behavioral therapy, mental health counseling, and crisis management techniques
- Experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities such as autism or dementia
- Proficiency in patient assessment tools, case management software, and medical records systems
- Ability to work effectively in inpatient settings such as nursing homes or hospitals as well as outpatient clinics or home-based care environments
- Demonstrated skills in client communication, clinical interprofessional collaboration, and community resource coordination
- Certifications in basic life support (BLS) and CPR; experience with assisted living facilities or post-acute care services is a plus
Embark on a rewarding career where your social work expertise transforms lives during their most vulnerable moments. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values your skills while providing comprehensive training opportunities. Join us in delivering compassionate hospice care that honors each patient's dignity.
Work Location: On the road
