Hospice Social Worker
About The Position
Hospice of the West is seeking a patient-centered Medical Social Worker to provide social work services to hospice patients and their families. The role includes counseling and guidance that support emotional well-being and coping capacity, as well as assessing psychosocial circumstances and helping address patients’ needs through individualized care planning and coordination with the care team. This is a PRN position covering primarily areas north of Pima County, with coverage across Tucson as needed. The organization describes itself as a mission-driven, patient-centered hospice care provider focused on supporting patients and loved ones with dignity, peace, comfort, and compassion. The posted pay range is $27.50–$33.50 per hour; the final rate depends on relevant experience and position responsibilities and will be confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited school of social work; must be supervised by an MSW.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.
- At least one year of experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting; long-term care or medical-surgical/acute care experience is preferred.
- For AL, AZ, and CA: maintain current CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
- Social Worker license from the State Board of Social Work.
- At least one year of experience as a social worker in a hospice setting.
- Experience in a long-term care or medical-surgical/acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Assess and communicate patients’ psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
- Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.
- Implement personalized social work plans and collaborate with the Bereavement Coordinator.
- Contribute to care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.
- Provide empathetic counseling to patients and families.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Career Path Program supporting internal growth, advancement, and increased pay.
- 15 days of PTO and 10 holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
- Wellness and discount programs.
- Cell phone, mileage, and gym membership reimbursement.
- Company matching 401(k).
- Hands-on clinical onboarding program.
