Compassionate Hospice Medical Social Worker - Field-Based

Ohio's Hospice; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Preceptor during onboarding

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ohio's Hospice in Lancaster, OH seeks a Medical Social Worker to support patients at home and in facilities. This field-based role travels the service area to provide psychosocial assessments and interventions with compassionate care.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assist with advance care planning, bereavement support, and connect families to resources. Requires Ohio LSW/LISW, driving capability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required.
• Active Ohio LSW or LISW license is required.
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare environment is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Reliable personal transportation is required.
• Acceptable driving history is required.
• Automobile insurance meeting state requirements is required.
• Ability to travel between patient homes and facilities is required.
• Comfortable using electronic systems for clinical documentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
• Developing and providing appropriate social work interventions.
• Offering emotional support, counseling, and crisis assistance.
• Helping families navigate community resources and available services.
• Providing guidance with advance care planning and related concerns.
• Supporting patients and caregivers as they cope with changes associated with serious illness.
• Assisting families with anticipatory grief and bereavement needs.
• Advocating for patient preferences, dignity, and quality of life.
• Recognizing and responding to cultural, emotional, social, and spiritual considerations.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other clinicians.
• Documenting assessments, visits, interventions, and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Traveling throughout the assigned service area to meet with patients.
• Participating in the organization's on-call, weekend, and holiday rotation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Active Ohio LSW or LISW license

MSW or Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Ohio's Hospice in Lancaster, OH seeks a Medical Social Worker to support patients at home and in facilities. This field-based role travels the service area to provide psychosocial assessments and interventions with compassionate care.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assist with advance care planning, bereavement support, and connect families to resources. Requires Ohio LSW/LISW, driving capability, and strong communication.