Part-Time Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

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About The Position

The Medical Social Worker provides compassionate, patient-centered support to home care or hospice patients in Prince George County. The role supports patients and families as they navigate emotional, social, and practical challenges related to illness and recovery. The social worker assesses psychosocial needs, connects patients with community resources, contributes to care planning, and advocates for goals that promote dignity, stability, and independence. The position involves meaningful one-to-one patient relationships and offers autonomy and flexibility. Candidates may have experience in home health or may be transitioning from hospital, acute care, or skilled nursing settings.

Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice is part of Trinity Health At Home, a faith-based, not-for-profit home care, hospice, and palliative care organization serving communities across 11 states. Its services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and medical social work.

Requirements

• Master's degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Required State of Maryland Social Work License.
• Two years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to provide service to acutely and chronically ill patients.
• Ability to complete written, verbal, and observational tasks required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience is preferred.
• Experience in home health, hospital, acute care, or skilled nursing settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial needs.
• Connect patients with community resources.
• Support care planning.
• Advocate for patient goals that promote dignity, stability, and independence.
• Provide support to patients and families facing emotional, social, and practical challenges related to illness and recovery.
• Provide service to acutely and chronically ill patients.
• Complete written, verbal, and observational tasks required by the position.
• Coordinate care and document using the Epic EHR system.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and seven paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Live Your Whole Life Incentive Program with premium discounts for completing wellness activities.
• Competitive pay.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time