Medical Social Worker II

Parkview Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health seeks a Medical Social Worker II to support patients and families in hospice and palliative care in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on-site. The MSW assesses needs, coordinates resources, and participates in discharge planning.

A Master’s in Social Work and an Indiana LSW/LCSW license are required. Experience in health care (hospice/palliative preferred) and strong communication skills are essential for collaborative care planning with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Must have current Indiana LSW or LCSW license.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.
• Minimum of one year healthcare experience; hospice/palliative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs and coping skills; provide holistic patient/family centered care.
• Participate in discharge planning and treatment planning; coordinate with care team.
• Conduct family meetings and advance care planning conversations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social work process, community resources, and ability to manage caseload.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Medical Social Worker II

Fort Wayne, IN, United States

(On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 1628
• Job Category Clinical Professional
• Job Shift Day
• Work Schedule / Weekend Rotation 8a-5p
• Hours Per Week 40
• Locations 1900 Carew St, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805, US (On-site)
• Posting Date 10/12/2026, 12:32 PM

Job Description

Summary

The Medical Social Worker (MSW) in Hospice and Palliative Care assesses patient/family needs and coping skills that support the patient’s unique cultural and spiritual beliefs. Provides holistic patient/family centered care across the treatment settings. Provides education, interventions and community resources specific to the patient/family need. Is a member of the patient's multidisciplinary care team. Participates in discharge planning and treatment planning as needed. Conducts family meetings and advance care plan conversations. Coordinates with the care team and other coworkers to facilitate the patient's goals and achievement of quality and cost-effective outcomes.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work.

Licensure/Certification

Must have current Indiana LSW or LCSW license. Must have valid drivers license and proof of insurance.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year's experience in health care with experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.

Other Qualifications

Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of social work process, community agencies, services, and resources available to assist patients and families in the resolution of emotional , social, and financial difficulties related to change in patient's health status. Requires general knowledge of the normal growth, development, related behaviors, needs, comfort, and range of treatment appropriate to the age of the patient and diagnosis to support the provision of an individualized plan of care. Requires sound analytical and organizational skill to assess patient's needs, plan and coordinate appropriate therapeutic intervention and to manage case load to achieve efficiency and productivity. Must have good verbal and written communication skill.