Social Worker MSW (license required)

About the role

Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team. Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families. Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care. Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit. Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies. Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed. Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit.
• Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies.
• Aid in long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed.
• Maintain and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program. Current licensure as required by the state of employment. Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting. Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care. Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations. Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting.
• Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care.
• Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations.
• Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems.

Skills

Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care. Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations. Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)