Social Worker (MSW)

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Ohio seeks a Hospice Medical Social Worker to provide emotional, social, financial, and resource support to patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes social casework, family support, and collaboration in an interdisciplinary team to apply the 4Ms and Age-Friendly Care for holistic patient care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
• Current state licensure in Ohio.
• Proficiency in clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social casework and family support.
• Assess families’ financial situations and refer to community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences.
• Apply the 4Ms (What Matters, Medications, Mentation, Mobility) and Age-Friendly Care.

Skills

Social casework

Communication

Assessment

Documentation

Clinical skills

Education

MSW (Master’s in Social Work)

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

The Hospice Medical Social Worker plays a key role in an interdisciplinary team, providing emotional, social, financial, and resource support to patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities include conducting social casework, assessing families' financial situations, facilitating referrals to community resources, participating in team conferences, and ensuring the application of the 4Ms (What Matters, Medications, Mentation, Mobility) and Age-Friendly Care.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), current state licensure, and proficiency in clinical skills. Strong communication, assessment, and documentation abilities are essential.

Preferred credentials include advanced palliative hospice certification and EMR experience.

Key qualities include compassion, clinical judgment, and the ability to support patients and families through sensitive experiences. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.