Hospice Social Worker MSW — Compassionate Care & Growth

Hospice of New Mexico; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Career Path Program that supports成长

15 days PTO & 10 holidays

Tuition reimbursement & certification

Wellness & discount programs

Cell phone, mileage & gym membership

401(k) company match

Hands-on clinical onboarding

Job summary

Hospice of New Mexico is seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide compassionate social work services to hospice patients and families. You will assess psychosocial status, help with coping, and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to support emotional well-being.

The role requires an MSW (BSW with supervision acceptable), state social work license, reliable transportation, and at least one year in healthcare or hospice. English fluency is required; Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work (strongly preferred).
• Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited school of social work (required, must be supervised by MSW).
• Licensed Social Worker in the state; current driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate home situations, financial resources, and community support.
• Develop individualized social work plans and coordinate with Bereavement Coordinator.
• Participate in care planning with the interdisciplinary team and address psychosocial stresses.
• Provide empathetic counseling to patients and families.

Skills

Counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Psychosocial assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Hospice of New Mexico is seeking a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide compassionate social work services to hospice patients and families. You will assess psychosocial status, help with coping, and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to support emotional well-being.

The role requires an MSW (BSW with supervision acceptable), state social work license, reliable transportation, and at least one year in healthcare or hospice. English fluency is required; Spanish preferred.