Hospice Medical Social Worker

Allegheny Health Network • North Huntingdon, PA

8d • Remote

About The Position

AHN Healthcare@Home is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. This is a Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) position providing care to patients in their homes in the North Huntingdon, PA area. The role involves delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement assessments, developing care plans, providing counseling and emotional support, addressing complex situations, advocating for patient wishes, and ensuring accurate EMR documentation. The position requires independent work with team support and travel to patient homes within an assigned territory.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work from graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work
• One (1) to two (2) years post graduate social work experience in a health care setting
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to spend approximately 20% of your workday driving to and from patient locations

Nice To Haves

• Licensed MSW preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement assessments, identifying patient and family needs while developing care plans that support emotional, social, and end-of-life goals
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families, connecting them with resources and helping them navigate the end-of-life journey with clarity and dignity
• Apply critical thinking and compassionate problem-solving to address complex situations, advocate for patient wishes, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation
• Work independently but never alone
• Travel to patient homes within assigned territory

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous PTO
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level