Social Worker (MSW)
About The Position
At Crossbridge Hospice, the Social Worker (MSW) role is designed for individuals whose personal values align with compassionate, patient-centered care. The organization's mission, "people caring for people," emphasizes dignity for every individual and fosters a workplace where employees are empowered to thrive. Crossbridge Hospice is committed to cultivating a culture rooted in authenticity, innovation, and shared growth, believing that when individuals bring their whole selves to work, it benefits teams, patients, families, and communities. The company values clinician-led teams, a supportive environment, dignity, integrity, and empathy. The Hospice Medical Social Worker is a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, providing emotional, social, financial, and resource-based support to patients and families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care. This role demands compassion, strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to support individuals through sensitive experiences.
Requirements
- Master's degree (MSW) from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Has a current Social Worker License in the state of practice in accordance with state licensure requirements
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Proficiency in clinical skills
- Be available at all times during agency operating hours or as needed
- The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
- The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in personal computer use including email, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification-APHSW-C, through Social Work and Palliative Care Network
- Two years’ experience within hospice
- Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA), through Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration
- EMR experience
Responsibilities
- Provide social casework as an entity, where appropriate, to individuals and families receiving nursing or other services from the Agency
- Assess, when appropriate, a family's financial situation taking into consideration the patient's prognosis and medical needs, and referring to an Agency for financial assistance if indicated, interpreting the medical situation to the referring Agency and generally facilitating the process of referral
- Respond to referrals for casework by Agency staff or professionals from outside the Agency providing service as appropriate
- Participate in Agency IDG team conferences identifying social problems, their severity, and their inter-relatedness to the medical situation, as well as assessing a family's strengths and weaknesses and discussing alternate methods of alleviating the situation
- Refer patients and families to community agencies with appropriate follow-up
- Participate in case conferences with other agencies
- Interpret social resources to staff and health services to special agencies
- Be responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provide Age-Friendly Care
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Licensing & Certification Renewal Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supportive Team Environment
- Mission-driven leadership that values your voice and expertise
- Opportunities to grow
- Do meaningful work that impacts patients and families every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
