Hospice MSW: Compassionate Family & Caregiver Advocate

Anchor Health; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Anchor Health in California is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families facing terminal illness within hospice. You will conduct ongoing assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to meet emotional, social, and practical needs.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments of patients and families, crisis intervention, education on advanced directives, referrals to community resources, and accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum one-year social work experience in a healthcare setting, hospice experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• CPR certification current.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to terminal illness and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct social evaluations, plan interventions, provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Educate on culture, family dynamics, and traditions; address social and emotional factors affecting care.
• Maintain clinical records for all referrals to social work.
• Assist with advanced directives and connect to community resources and agencies.
• Liaise between patients, families, and community agencies; support patient care with hospital and home services.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary meetings; support staff understanding psychosocial factors.

Job description

Anchor Health in California is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families facing terminal illness within hospice. You will conduct ongoing assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to meet emotional, social, and practical needs.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments of patients and families, crisis intervention, education on advanced directives, referrals to community resources, and accurate clinical documentation.