Master Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice • Akron, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination for patients and families navigating hospice care. The role works closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team to address patients’ and loved ones’ emotional, psychosocial, and practical needs, help families navigate difficult decisions, and connect them with community resources.

This is a part-time field role in the Akron/Cuyahoga Falls Hospice service area, with the potential to become full-time as the patient census grows. The organization describes its culture as built on Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect, and emphasizes collaborative, patient-centered care.

The position includes conducting psychosocial assessments and developing individualized plans of care; supporting patients, families, and caregivers through counseling, crisis intervention, and guidance; assisting with advance care planning, resource coordination, financial assistance referrals, and bereavement support; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; and documenting work in the Homecare Homebase electronic medical record.

Requirements

• A Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program is preferred.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) 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 (MVR) 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 support 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 benefit eligibility based on status.
• Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation.
• Paid time off and paid holidays, with benefit eligibility based on status.
• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Additional compensation for on-call participation.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Additional voluntary coverage.
• Comprehensive total rewards package for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time