Medical Social Worker – Hospice

Ohio's Hospice; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Preceptor during onboarding

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ohio's Hospice in Lancaster, OH seeks a Medical Social Worker to support patients at home and in facilities. This field-based role travels the service area to provide psychosocial assessments and interventions with compassionate care.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, assist with advance care planning, bereavement support, and connect families to resources. Requires Ohio LSW/LISW, driving capability, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work is required.
• Active Ohio LSW or LISW license is required.
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare environment is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Reliable personal transportation is required.
• Acceptable driving history is required.
• Automobile insurance meeting state requirements is required.
• Ability to travel between patient homes and facilities is required.
• Comfortable using electronic systems for clinical documentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
• Developing and providing appropriate social work interventions.
• Offering emotional support, counseling, and crisis assistance.
• Helping families navigate community resources and available services.
• Providing guidance with advance care planning and related concerns.
• Supporting patients and caregivers as they cope with changes associated with serious illness.
• Assisting families with anticipatory grief and bereavement needs.
• Advocating for patient preferences, dignity, and quality of life.
• Recognizing and responding to cultural, emotional, social, and spiritual considerations.
• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other clinicians.
• Documenting assessments, visits, interventions, and follow-up in a timely manner.
• Traveling throughout the assigned service area to meet with patients.
• Participating in the organization's on-call, weekend, and holiday rotation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Active Ohio LSW or LISW license

MSW or Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Medical Social Worker – Hospice

Location: Lancaster, OH and surrounding communities
Employment: Full-time
Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
On-Call: Required rotation, including weekends and holidays
Position Type: This position requires driving between patients' homes and facilities

A Career With Purpose

Hospice care is about more than medical treatment. It's about helping people and their families navigate difficult decisions, changing circumstances, and the emotional challenges that come with serious illness.

We are looking for a Medical Social Worker to serve patients throughout Lancaster, Ohio and the surrounding area. This position provides an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while working as part of a collaborative hospice care team.

The role is primarily field-based, with visits taking place in patient homes and healthcare facilities.

Your Role

As a member of the hospice team, you'll help patients and families identify their needs and connect them with appropriate support and resources.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating the psychosocial needs of patients and their families

• Developing and providing appropriate social work interventions

• Offering emotional support, counseling, and crisis assistance

• Helping families navigate community resources and available services

• Providing guidance with advance care planning and related concerns

• Supporting patients and caregivers as they cope with changes associated with serious illness

• Assisting families with anticipatory grief and bereavement needs

• Advocating for patient preferences, dignity, and quality of life

• Recognizing and responding to cultural, emotional, social, and spiritual considerations

• Participating in interdisciplinary care planning with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other clinicians

• Documenting assessments, visits, interventions, and follow-up in a timely manner

• Traveling throughout the assigned service area to meet with patients

• Participating in the organization's on-call, weekend, and holiday rotation

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work

• Active Ohio LSW or LISW license

• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare environment

• Valid driver's license

• Reliable personal transportation

• Acceptable driving history

• Automobile insurance meeting state requirements

• Ability to travel between patient homes and facilities

• Comfortable using electronic systems for clinical documentation

Additional Experience We Value

• MSW or other Master's degree in Social Work

• Previous hospice or palliative care experience

• CHP-SW or ACHP-SW certification

• Current CPR certification

• Notary designation or willingness to obtain one within six months of starting

Benefits

We believe our clinicians should have the support they need both in the field and throughout their careers. Our benefits and resources include:

• Competitive pay

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Employer-matched retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel

• Support for hospice certification preparation

• Additional incentive pay for hospice certification

• Dedicated preceptor during onboarding

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to use your Social Work expertise in a role where your presence can make a real difference for patients and the people who care for them.

If you're a licensed Ohio Social Worker who is compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working independently in the community, we invite you to apply.