Hospice MSW: Home-Based Social Work with Impact & Growth

Interim HealthCare of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1:1 patient ratio

Flexible assignments

Online training & CEUs

Tuition discounts

PTO and benefits

Job summary

Interim HealthCare of Wichita is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) to visit patients in Wichita, KS, providing home-based social services and support. You will work with a home health team to implement the patient’s plan of care, addressing psychosocial needs and coordinating resources.

The role requires an MSW license in Kansas, CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills. We offer a supportive environment with value placed on patient-centered care and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work and active MSW license in Kansas.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or lack of resources.
• Work as part of a home health team focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals.
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals.
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and progression.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Compassion

Resourcefulness

Education

Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Interim HealthCare of Wichita is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) to visit patients in Wichita, KS, providing home-based social services and support. You will work with a home health team to implement the patient’s plan of care, addressing psychosocial needs and coordinating resources.

The role requires an MSW license in Kansas, CPR certification, and strong interpersonal skills. We offer a supportive environment with value placed on patient-centered care and community involvement.