Hospice Medical Social Worker

Allegheny Health Network • Warrendale, PA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

AHN Healthcare@Home is hiring a Medical Social Worker for a hospice position serving patients in their homes in the Warrendale, Pennsylvania area. The role provides compassionate, patient-centered care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The social worker works independently while receiving support from a dedicated field education team and leadership, and travels to patient homes within an assigned territory. Approximately 20% of the workday is spent driving between patient locations.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work.
• One to two years of postgraduate social work experience in a health care setting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to spend approximately 20% of the workday driving to and from patient locations.
• Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered hospice care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement assessments to identify patient and family needs.
• Develop care plans that support emotional, social, and end-of-life goals.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families.
• Connect patients and families with resources and help them navigate the end-of-life journey.
• Use critical thinking and compassionate problem-solving to address complex situations.
• Advocate for patient wishes.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation.
• Travel to patient homes within the assigned territory.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through the Purdue University partnership
• Field education team support from Day 1
• Leadership mentorship and career growth support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time