Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW Required) Talent Pool
Optimal Care · Carmel, IN · 5 days ago
On-siteOTHR$70k–$75k/yrFull-time
About the role
Provide compassionate, clinical psychosocial care that helps patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of end-of-life illness.
This role is ideal for a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about practicing the full scope of hospice social work in a deeply meaningful setting.
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Provide crisis intervention and counseling
- Support advance care planning conversations
- Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other hospice professionals
- Ensure emotional, cultural, and practical needs are fully integrated into each patient's plan of care
- Support both patients and families while also strengthening the care experience across the entire hospice journey
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
- Current state licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker
- Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Willingness to travel to homes, facilities, and community settings
Qualifications
- Hospice or palliative care experience
- Clinical experience with grief counseling and end-of-life issues
- Knowledge of Medicare hospice benefit and Conditions of Participation
Skills
- Strong clinical counseling and grief support skills
- Expertise in psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention
- Excellent communication skills with emotional intelligence
- Cultural sensitivity and competence working with diverse populations
- Knowledge of community resources and social service systems
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
- Understanding of family systems and dynamics
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing empathetic support
- Deep commitment to hospice philosophy of care
Benefits
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement Company Program for field roles
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
- And more...