MSW Hospice Social Worker — End-of-Life Care

Luminary Hospice; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Luminary Hospice is seeking a Masters of Social Work qualified professional to implement standards of care for medical social work services. The role involves assessing psychosocial status, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and guiding families through end-of-life planning.

The candidate should have an MSW accredited by CSWE (or a BSW per policy), at least one year in health care with hospice familiarity, strong communication skills, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• MSW accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Bachelor’s in social work acceptable per policy.
• Minimum of 1 year healthcare experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status of patients and families and communicate findings to the care team.
• Carry out social evaluations including family dynamics and caregiver abilities.
• Educate interdisciplinary groups on cultural needs and patient preferences.
• Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
• Assist in preparing advanced directives and connect families to resources.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families, and community agencies.
• Develop and update the plan of care with the team.

Skills

CPR Certification

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Education

MSW accredited by CSWE

BSW acceptable

Job description

Luminary Hospice is seeking a Masters of Social Work qualified professional to implement standards of care for medical social work services. The role involves assessing psychosocial status, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and guiding families through end-of-life planning.

The candidate should have an MSW accredited by CSWE (or a BSW per policy), at least one year in health care with hospice familiarity, strong communication skills, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.