Hospice MSW Social Worker - End-of-Life Care

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice psychosocial services. The MSW will assess patients and families, provide crisis intervention, educate the care team on cultural needs, and contribute to the individualized plan of care with the interdisciplinary group.

The role includes on-call duties, coordination with the RN and team, and support for funeral planning and decisional needs within the hospice setting in Dayton,

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year health-care experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Hospice care experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Contingent upon satisfactory references and criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers and communicate findings to the care team.
• Provide crisis intervention and support, addressing stress and coping.
• Educate interdisciplinary team on cultural needs and advance directives.
• Participate in development of the individualized plan of care with patient and family.
• Assist in planning for funeral arrangements, finances, and health-care decisions.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and coordinate care with the team.
• Participate in on-call duties and ensure resources and services are available.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

MSW degree (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice psychosocial services. The MSW will assess patients and families, provide crisis intervention, educate the care team on cultural needs, and contribute to the individualized plan of care with the interdisciplinary group.

The role includes on-call duties, coordination with the RN and team, and support for funeral planning and decisional needs within the hospice setting in Dayton,