Hospice Medical Social Worker
About The Position
Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization in Topeka, Kansas, dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and they serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. Visting Nurse Association Specializes in home hospice that provides compassionate, end-of-life care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. Their skilled nurses focus on managing pain and symptoms, supporting emotional and spiritual needs, and guiding both patients and families through the hospice journey. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, the VNA ensures dignity, comfort, and quality of life during a patient’s final days while offering education, resources, and respite support to caregivers. Hospice Social Worker Provides specialized psychosocial support to patients and families facing life-limiting illness, addressing emotional, social, spiritual, and practical needs that affect comfort, coping, and quality of life. The role collaborates with the hospice interdisciplinary team to assess ongoing needs, develop and implement individualized plans of care, provide counseling related to anticipatory grief, loss, and end-of-life adjustment, and educate patients and families on the hospice philosophy. The position also connects families with community and financial resources, supports safe care environments, ensures regulatory and ethical compliance, and contributes to quality improvement, documentation, and community outreach, while maintaining professional boundaries and compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the hospice journey.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Current licensure at the Master or Clinical level by the Kansas State Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Ability to assess psychosocial needs of hospice patients and families
- Knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Strong communication, counseling, and documentation skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to patient homes/facilities
- Ability to participate in occasional on-call
Nice To Haves
- Clinical social work licensure (LSCSW)
- Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, or healthcare settings
- Experience with grief, loss, and end-of-life counseling
- Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, and financial assistance programs
- Experience working with diverse cultural and socioeconomic populations
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Experience facilitating groups, support meetings, or family conferences
Responsibilities
- assess ongoing needs
- develop and implement individualized plans of care
- provide counseling related to anticipatory grief, loss, and end-of-life adjustment
- educate patients and families on the hospice philosophy
- connect families with community and financial resources
- supports safe care environments
- ensures regulatory and ethical compliance
- contributes to quality improvement, documentation, and community outreach
- maintaining professional boundaries and compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the hospice journey
Benefits
- Health insurance options for employees and dependents
- Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
- Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
- 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
- Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
- On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
- Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
- Uniform Allowance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
