Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice)
About The Position
Mission Healthcare, a leading home health and hospice company, is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) for its hospice services. This role is crucial in supporting patients and their families through end-of-life care, focusing on psychosocial well-being and practical needs. The company emphasizes its core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service (CARES) and is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, compassionate, and committed culture. Mission Healthcare operates in seven states and is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. They offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW).
- Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
- Valid BLS, CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospice or home health care strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for Mission patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety.
- Assist families in coping with the challenges of caregiving and navigating the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care.
- Serves as liaison and provides information between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies for financial assistance, legal support and respite care services.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
