Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Hospice

Sequoia Home Health and Hospice • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

Sequoia Hospice is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker to join its interdisciplinary hospice care team. The role provides psychosocial assessments, emotional support, counseling, and resource referrals to hospice patients and their families. The Medical Social Worker collaborates with the care team to provide holistic, patient-centered services aligned with each patient’s hospice plan of care.

This part-time position serves Santa Clara, Alameda, and San Mateo counties. Sequoia Hospice is part of the Cornerstone Group, combining the resources of a national organization with the flexibility of a local team. The organization emphasizes its CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW, DSW, or PhD) from a CSWE-accredited school.
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and ability to travel within assigned service areas.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive social work evaluations and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Deliver services ordered by the physician and outlined in the hospice plan of care.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, registered nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Help the care team understand social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting patient health.
• Prepare timely and accurate clinical documentation for patient encounters.
• Offer community resource referrals and practical assistance to patients and caregivers.
• Serve as a liaison between families and community agencies to coordinate services.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal staff and leadership.
• Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and development of the total plan of care.
• Maintain and develop partnerships with public and private agencies to support patient needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time