Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice
About The Position
Hospice Medical Social Worker – Seaport Hospice Join Seaport Hospice – Make a Difference Every Day Are you a Medical Social Worker passionate about providing compassionate care? At Seaport Hospice , our mission is to deliver life-changing service to patients and families during their most challenging times. We believe that hospice care is one of the noblest professions. Our team of clinicians and therapists make this possible by combining clinical excellence with heartfelt compassion. About the Role As a Hospice Social Worker , you will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families facing end-of-life care. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. About Seaport Hospice Seaport Hospice is part of the Pennant Group , a nationwide network with over 300 locations. We combine the stability of a proven healthcare leader with the freedom to innovate locally in San Diego hospice care . Our Core Values : CAPLICO Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second Ownership Join us and make a lasting impact—one patient, one family at a time. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience ( hospice experience preferred )
- Knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and families
- Develop care plans and provide counseling for stress and coping challenges
- Offer referrals for practical and environmental needs
- Serve as liaison between patients, families, and community agencies
- Support the care team in understanding social and emotional factors related to health and end-of-life issues
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
