Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Impactful Team Care

MJHS; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Job summary

MJHS is seeking a Social Worker for hospice services, offering LMSW/LCSW rate-based compensation and diverse patient settings. The role covers inpatient, home care, and bereavement support within a not-for-profit health system.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, and coordinating with IDG teams to ensure holistic patient and family support across care settings. Eligible candidates may hold NY MSW licensure and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Minimum of one year experience in Social Work in a healthcare setting.
• New York State MSW licensure.
• Valid NYS Driver's license and car.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support and other Social Work services to Hospice patients and their families in inpatient and home care settings.
• Serve as social work IDG member and liaison between hospice staff and inpatient/nursing home staff.
• Develop social work plan of care, goals and recommendations based on patient/family needs for assigned patients.
• Develop discharge plans when appropriate for patients admitted to inpatient facility.

Skills

LMSW

LCSW

Social Work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical data entry

Driver's license

Education

MSW degree

Accredited School of Social Work

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

MJHS is seeking a Social Worker for hospice services, offering LMSW/LCSW rate-based compensation and diverse patient settings. The role covers inpatient, home care, and bereavement support within a not-for-profit health system.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, and coordinating with IDG teams to ensure holistic patient and family support across care settings. Eligible candidates may hold NY MSW licensure and a valid driver’s license.