Hospice Medical Social Worker — Compassionate Care & Bereavement

Liberty Health; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Wendell, NC is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker to provide direct patient care, develop individualized care plans, and assess psychosocial factors affecting treatment.

The role involves bereavement support, teamwork with interdisciplinary staff, and coordinating with homecare and community resources.

Requirements include MSW or BSW in social work, strong communication, reliable transportation, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree (or equivalent) with experience in health care settings.
• BSW or BA in psychology, sociology, or related field with supervised MSW experience.
• MSW or BSW education from CSWE-accredited programs; strong interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services and document care data.
• Perform clinical assessments to develop individualized care plans and goals.
• Assess psychosocial factors affecting medical treatment and outcomes.
• Coordinate with agency personnel and other services for optimum care.
• Assist with homecare visits as needed.
• Engage patients and families with professional communication and support.
• Use community resources and educate patients/families on utilization.
• Evaluate bereavement needs and provide grief support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

MSW

BSW or BA in psychology/sociology related to social work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Liberty Hospice in Wendell, NC is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker to provide direct patient care, develop individualized care plans, and assess psychosocial factors affecting treatment.

The role involves bereavement support, teamwork with interdisciplinary staff, and coordinating with homecare and community resources.

Requirements include MSW or BSW in social work, strong communication, reliable transportation, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel.