Social Worker MSW , Hospice

AccentCare, Inc.; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

AccentCare, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Social Worker / MSW for hospice in Elizabethtown, PA. This full-time role supports patients and families, collaborates with the hospice team, and requires licensing to practice in the applicable state.

Ideal candidates have an MSW, two+ years of healthcare social work, and experience or interest in grief counseling and discharge planning. This onsite position supports the Berks and Lancaster Counties coverage area.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work is required.
• 2+ years of professional social work experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Grief counseling and discharge planning experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the core hospice team in understanding social, spiritual and emotional factors to plan care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care plan reviews.
• Assess social, spiritual and emotional needs to support coping with illness.
• Educate patient and family on advance directives and care planning.
• Leverage community resources to support patient and family needs.
• Support the bereavement program.
• Provide discharge planning related to level-of-care changes.
• Supervise interns or social work fellows as needed and meets state requirements if supervising.

Skills

Healthcare social work experience

Grief counseling

Discharge planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker / MSW, Hospice

Location: Elizabethtown, PA

Position: Social Worker

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Berks and Lancaster Counties

Schedule: Full Time

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Full-Time Social Worker / MSW , Hospice

Reimagine Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Offer Based On Years of Experience

Be the Best Hospice Clinical Social Worker II You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!

• Master’s Degree from accredited school of Social Work required; Valid license/registration of permit to practice in state(s) of agency operation if required
• Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance specialty preferred
• Unless otherwise dictated by the state, at least two (2) years of professional social work experience (post-graduate) in a healthcare setting required; 2+ years preferred
• Experience or education in grief counseling preferred.
• Discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the core members of the pre-hospice/hospice team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient's health, to establish a plan of care which fosters the personal worth, spiritual well-being, and dignity of each patient.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and in the development and review of the plan of care for all patients.
• Assess the social, spiritual, and emotional needs/factors in order to estimate the patient's and involved caregiver's capacity and potential to cope with the problems of daily living and with the terminal diagnosis and illness.
• Prepare the patient to cope with the changes and the chosen family to support the patient including education on advance directives/advanced care planning
• Utilize all available resources, such as chosen family, hospice, and community agencies, to assist the patient and chosen family to live better within the limitations of the illness
• Support the bereavement program
• Provide discharge planning related to change of level-of-care or community placement/location-of-care
• Provide supervision of interns and/or social work fellows (SWF), as needed. If providing supervision of SWFs, must meet state regulations as a qualified supervisor.

Required Certifications and Licensures:

• Licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in the state of agency operation if required
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.