Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Home Health & Hospice
About The Position
First Choice Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial support to home health and hospice patients and families throughout Salt Lake County. This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule, ideal for a social worker who values meaningful patient interaction, professional autonomy, and the ability to organize visits around patient needs. As a Medical Social Worker, you'll help patients and families navigate the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges that can accompany illness, disability, and end-of-life care. You'll work directly with patients and families in their homes while collaborating with nurses, therapists, physicians, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program
- Current Utah social work license in good standing (CSW or LCSW)
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in patients' homes
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Home health or hospice experience
- Palliative or end-of-life care experience
- Experience with grief, bereavement, serious illness, or community resources
Responsibilities
- Complete psychosocial assessments for home health and hospice patients
- Identify emotional, social, financial, caregiver, and community-resource needs
- Provide counseling, education, and supportive interventions within your scope of practice
- Connect patients and families with community resources and available benefits
- Provide crisis intervention and support when appropriate
- Assist with advance-care planning and advance directives
- Assess caregiver stress, coping, grief, and bereavement needs
- Advocate for patients and families
- Participate in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
- Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care
- Identify psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual concerns and coordinate additional support when appropriate
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
