Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice - Mission Healthcare

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Medical Social Worker to join our dedicated team of professionals in providing high-quality end-of-life care to patients and families in their homes or hospice facilities. The ideal candidate will be an empathetic and culturally sensitive social worker with a strong understanding of hospice and palliative care, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals facing terminal illness.

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you will provide emotional support, counseling, and resources to patients and families, assist with advance care planning, and ensure that patients' social, emotional, and psychological needs are addressed throughout their end-of-life journey.

Provide emotional, psychological, and social support to patients and families dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life issues.

Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety.

Assist families in coping with the challenges of caregiving and navigating the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.

Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care.

Advocate for patient rights and ensure that care aligns with patient and family wishes, values, and cultural preferences.

Provide crisis intervention when needed to address urgent emotional, psychological, or social needs.

Identify and connect families with community resources, financial assistance, legal support, and respite care services.

Assist families with navigating healthcare systems and accessing necessary services.

Offer ongoing grief support and counseling to family members before and after the patient's death, including providing post-bereavement follow-up care.

Facilitate grief support groups or individual counseling sessions to help families adjust to the loss.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions, care plans, assessments, and progress.

Ensure that care provided meets regulatory requirements and adheres to hospice policies and procedures.

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.

Previous experience in hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life care preferred, but not required.

Strong clinical assessment and counseling skills, particularly in end-of-life care and grief support.

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Knowledge of community resources and services available to patients and families.

Exceptional empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity.

Ability to manage crisis situations and provide support under challenging circumstances.

Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of patients in various settings (home, facility, etc.).

Must pass background.

At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.