Hospice MSW: Compassionate Care & Family Guidance

Continuum Care of Washington; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum Care of Washington seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice patients and families. You will join the Interdisciplinary Group, providing psychosocial assessment and ongoing support aligned with individualized care plans and professional judgment in terminal illness contexts.

The role requires MSW with CSWE-accredited education, active licensure, and strong communication skills to coordinate with physicians, nurses, and families.

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year health-care/hospice experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families; communicate with care team.
• Conduct social evaluations including family dynamics and caregiver abilities; provide crisis intervention.
• Educate interdisciplinary team on cultural needs and traditions of patients and families.
• Assist in preparation of advanced directives.
• Participate in development of individualized plan of care; attend interdisciplinary meetings.
• Support care team by addressing social-emotional factors impacting health and end-of-life care.
• Assist with funeral planning, financial, legal and health-care decisions as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and communicate patient needs to physicians.

Skills

Assessment

Psychosocial support

Crisis intervention

Communication

Cultural competence

Education

Master’s in Social Work (MSW)

Licensed social worker

Job description

Continuum Care of Washington seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice patients and families. You will join the Interdisciplinary Group, providing psychosocial assessment and ongoing support aligned with individualized care plans and professional judgment in terminal illness contexts.

The role requires MSW with CSWE-accredited education, active licensure, and strong communication skills to coordinate with physicians, nurses, and families.