Senior Medical Social Worker - Hospice Care

Elara Caring; Dexter (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(K) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) in Missouri to provide psychosocial assessments, care planning, and family education in patients' homes. You will work with a care team to ensure safe discharge and continuity of care, using community resources to support patients’ goals.

Requires an active State Social Work license and an MSW/DSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school, with at least one year in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Current State License as a Social Worker.
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited school.
• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess patient needs during follow-up visits.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and the care team.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and support services.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on social and care needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Provide high-quality social work services to support positive patient outcomes.

Skills

Social work skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Education

MSW or Doctoral in Social Work

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) in Missouri to provide psychosocial assessments, care planning, and family education in patients' homes. You will work with a care team to ensure safe discharge and continuity of care, using community resources to support patients’ goals.

Requires an active State Social Work license and an MSW/DSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school, with at least one year in a healthcare setting.