Hospice Social Worker: Palliative Care & Family Support

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

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC in Ohio seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice patients and families, providing psychosocial support within the interdisciplinary team according to the plan of care. The role emphasizes assessments, crisis intervention, education on advance directives, and coordination with caregivers.

Qualifying candidates will hold an MSW, have at least one year of health care or hospice experience, strong verbal and written communication,

Qualifications

• MSW required; hospice care experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills essential.
• Ability to assess psychosocial needs and provide crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families; communicate findings to care team.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed.
• Educate on advance directives and cultural considerations; participate in care planning.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to support patient care.
• Assist in arranging funeral, financial, legal, and health care decisions where appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Driver license

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Affinity Hospice Management LLC in Ohio seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to implement standards of care for hospice patients and families, providing psychosocial support within the interdisciplinary team according to the plan of care. The role emphasizes assessments, crisis intervention, education on advance directives, and coordination with caregivers.

Qualifying candidates will hold an MSW, have at least one year of health care or hospice experience, strong verbal and written communication,