MSW - Masters of Social Work - PRN (Hospice)

Svdpnky; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelaCare is seeking a Masters of Social Work (MSW) to join our hospice team in Las Cruces, NM on a PRN basis. The role involves evaluating patient needs, coordinating social work services, and liaising with hospitals, Home Health, and community resources to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The Social Worker will conduct interviews with patients and caregivers, maintain current community resource information, and document according to agency policies while upholding confidentiality and

Qualifications

• 1 year social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current state issued social work license with current certification to practice in the state.
• Driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patient needs for social service assistance.
• Plans and coordinates patient programs; liaises between patient, hospital, Home Health, Hospice, physician, and community.
• Responds to referrals from hospice care team.
• Interviews patients and/or caregivers to assess psychotherapy needs.
• Maintains and updates information on community resources.
• Completes documentation per Agency policies; follows Plan of Care for Medical Social Services.
• Attends visits and participates in case conferences.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Social Work License (State)

Tools

Office equipment

Time management

Job description

MSW - Masters of Social Work - PRN (Hospice)

Las Cruces, NM

Description

About Us:
At ExcelaCare, we believe Hospice care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and peace of mind to patients and families facing life’s most delicate moments. With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices are heard, and every role carries purpose. If you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like family, we’d love to welcome you.

Job Summary

Evaluates and assesses patient needs for social service assistance, planning and coordination of patient programs and acts as a liaison between the patient, hospital, Home Health, Hospice, physician, and community in the home care venue with appropriate linkage of community services/resources. Performs under minimal supervision.

Essential Functions

• Acceptance and response to referrals from hospice care team regarding clients who may require social services assistance.
• Interviews patients and/or caregivers to assess for psychotherapy needs for patients and families.
• Demonstrates self‑motivation and initiative by developing and maintaining current information on community resources through attendance of continuing education and professional associations.
• Completes documentation and paperwork, as required by Agency policies, following the physician’s Plan of Care for Medical Social Services.
• Makes visits as scheduled and participates in case conferences as required.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Adheres to specific State Association for Home Care Code of Ethics.
• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Participates actively in continuing education and in‑services.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
• Assumes the care of the hospice patient, optimizing his/her comfort and dignity, when appropriate.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance standards to ensure reimbursement for all services rendered.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Organizational skills
• Ability to supervise in accordance with agency’s policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Time management
• Advanced interpersonal communication (written and verbal)
• Basic math skills related to patient care.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Information Management

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

• Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.
• Keeps abreast in changes in health care law.
• Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year social work experience in a health care setting
• License / Certification: Current state issued social work license with current certification to practice in the state; driver’s license and proof of current auto liability insurance

Environmental Conditions

Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; Category C BBP risk; moderate stress and emotional demands.

Physical Requirements

Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy : It is the policy and practice of the company to abide by all anti‑discrimination laws provided for by federal, state, and local statutes.