Master Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice • Youngstown, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker to support patients and families navigating the hospice journey. The role provides emotional support, counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination for patients and their loved ones, addressing their emotional, psychosocial, and practical needs. The Social Worker helps families navigate difficult decisions, connect with community resources, and obtain support throughout hospice care, working closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team.

This is a part-time field role with the potential to become full-time as patient census grows. The position is based in Youngstown, Ohio. Full-time employees are offered a benefits package; eligibility for some benefits depends on employment status.

Requirements

• A master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program is preferred; a bachelor's degree in Social Work is accepted with required supervision in accordance with state regulations.
• Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and community resources.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record screening.
• Current TB testing in accordance with agency or state policy.
• Current CPR certification as required for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in hospice, home health, healthcare, or case management.
• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, crisis intervention, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers throughout the hospice journey.
• Assist with advance care planning, community resource coordination, financial assistance referrals, and bereavement support.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the Homecare Homebase electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with eligibility based on employment status.
• Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, with eligibility based on employment status.
• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Additional compensation for on-call participation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Additional voluntary coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time