MSW for Home Health & Hospice – PRN (Southern Idaho)

Ascend Health Utah; Preston (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families across Southern Idaho, including Preston, Malad, Soda Springs, and surrounding communities.

The MSW will assess social, emotional, and resource needs, provide counseling, help navigate care transitions, and collaborate with nurses and other clinicians to ensure quality home health and hospice care. Flexible schedule; travel required.

Qualifications

• MSW required from an accredited program.
• Current licensure or credentials in Idaho.
• Experience in healthcare, home health, hospice, or medical social work preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, professional, and able to work independently.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the service area.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' social, emotional, environmental, and support needs.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families.
• Assist patients and families with accessing community resources and support services.
• Navigate care transitions, advance care planning, and end-of-life concerns as appropriate.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, providers, and other care team members.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Compassion

Travel readiness

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Job description

Ascend Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families across Southern Idaho, including Preston, Malad, Soda Springs, and surrounding communities.

The MSW will assess social, emotional, and resource needs, provide counseling, help navigate care transitions, and collaborate with nurses and other clinicians to ensure quality home health and hospice care. Flexible schedule; travel required.