Compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

One-Community-Hospice; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

One-Community-Hospice is seeking a qualified Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice services. The MSW will provide psychosocial support to patients and families, based on assessments and identified goals, and will operate within the plan of care with professional judgment.

The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, education on advance directives, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary group to plan and coordinate care, while

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program required.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must meet background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families and communicate findings.
• Provide crisis intervention and coping support to patient/family.
• Educate on advanced directives and care planning needs.
• Participate in development of individualized care plans with the team.
• Coordinate with physicians and community resources to support care.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and document notes accurately.

Skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

One-Community-Hospice is seeking a qualified Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice services. The MSW will provide psychosocial support to patients and families, based on assessments and identified goals, and will operate within the plan of care with professional judgment.

The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, education on advance directives, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary group to plan and coordinate care, while