Hospice Social Worker - Care & Work-Life Balance

Addus HomeCare; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Day City Hospice invites a Medical Social Worker to join our Ohio-based hospice team in Dayton and surrounding areas. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, resource coordination, and counseling for patients and families within the plan of care.

We support a collaborative environment, offer a manageable caseload, and emphasize work-life balance. Required licensure and a Bachelor's in Social Work; a Master’s is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Social Work required; Master’s preferred or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for patients, families, and team
• Organizational skills for documenting care plans and coordinating resources

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and families/caregivers
• Develop and support individualized care plans based on patient needs
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and staff on stress and coping
• Maintain accurate documentation per care plans
• Assist with SSI, Medicaid, Hospice benefits and waiver applications
• Coordinate community resources including social, health, pharmaceutical, and welfare services
• Liaise between patients, families, caregivers, and community agencies
• Deliver exceptional service to patients and interdisciplinary team members

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Day City Hospice invites a Medical Social Worker to join our Ohio-based hospice team in Dayton and surrounding areas. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, resource coordination, and counseling for patients and families within the plan of care.

We support a collaborative environment, offer a manageable caseload, and emphasize work-life balance. Required licensure and a Bachelor's in Social Work; a Master’s is preferred for this role.