MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services Corporation; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness and discount programs

Job summary

Hospice of the Midwest in Forest Lake, MN, seeks a dedicated Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. The role emphasizes holistic care and dignity at the end of life.

The position offers opportunities for grief counseling development, independent work with team support, and meaningful impact for patients and families in a compassionate home-based setting.

Qualifications

• MSW or BS in Social Work per CSWE accreditation.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare/hospice experience preferred.
• Hospice philosophy understanding and issues of death/dying.
• Current licensure or good standing per state guidelines.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Evaluate home safety and assist with care plans.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention & emotional support.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Educate and assist with advance directives.
• Coordinate referrals with community resources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

MSW accredited by CSWE

Bachelor’s in Social Work CSWE

Job description

Our Company

Hospice of the Midwest

Overview

Office Location: 20 Lake Street North, Ste. 201, Forest Lake, MN 55025Coverage area:Chisago, Washington, & Isanti Counties

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

HOSPICE OF THE MIDWEST is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team inForest Lake, MN. Our Social Workers provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. This role plays a key part in the delivery of holistic care and ensures that patients' psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine,

How YOU will benefit

• Develop deep meaningful relationships during a personal and significant life stage

• More quality time with patients, allowing for more thoughtful unrushed care

• Provide holistic, person-centered services

• Ability to work independently while also having team support

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

• Build strong skills in grief counseling and long-term emotional support

As a Social Worker You will:

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families

• Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed

• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Educate and assist with advance directives

• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families

• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies

• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care

• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO

• Mileage reimbursement

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

*Benefits may vary by employment status

Qualifications

• A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).

• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.

• Experience in a hospice care preferred.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Current licensure, or good standing, according to State Board of Social Work guidelines to practice in state of operation

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

About our Line of Business

At Hospice of the Midwest, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home.We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families.Hospice of the Midwest, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofthemidwest.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Salary Range

USD $72,000.00 - $78,000.00 / Year