Hospice Master Medical Social Worker (Master's Level MSW)

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice • Carmel, IN

1d • $52,000 - $76,000

About The Position

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker to support patients and families navigating the hospice journey. The role provides emotional support, counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination, addressing patients’ and loved ones’ emotional, psychosocial, and practical needs. The social worker works with an interdisciplinary team to help families navigate difficult decisions and access community resources. The position is part-time, with the potential to become full-time as the patient census grows. The role is based at Carmel Hospice in Carmel, Indiana.

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 under 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.

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, 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.
• Total rewards package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time