Hospice MSW: Compassionate Social Work & Care Coordination

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

Job summary

One-Community-Hospice in Independence, MO is seeking a licensed Master’s Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for social work services within hospice, supporting patients and families through assessment, planning, and psychosocial care.

The MSW will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group, provide crisis intervention, education on advanced directives, and help coordinate funeral, financial, legal, and health care decisions, with emphasis on cultural considerations and ethical

Qualifications

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare/hospice experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families and communicate findings to the care team.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Educate on advanced directives and cultural considerations.
• Participate in plan of care development and attend interdisciplinary meetings.
• Coordinate information with physicians and community resources.
• On-call duties and maintain a safe care environment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

One-Community-Hospice in Independence, MO is seeking a licensed Master’s Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for social work services within hospice, supporting patients and families through assessment, planning, and psychosocial care.

The MSW will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group, provide crisis intervention, education on advanced directives, and help coordinate funeral, financial, legal, and health care decisions, with emphasis on cultural considerations and ethical