Social Worker / MSW (PRN)

Interim HealthCare of Augusta; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Benefits

Job summary

Interim HealthCare seeks a Hospice Medical Social Worker to serve Hampton Roads, VA and surrounding areas. You’ll counsel patients and families, coordinate resources, and support end-of-life planning while collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, advocacy, and ongoing psychosocial support, with opportunities for growth and CEUs in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work (CSWE-accredited) required.
• Virginia social work license active and in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience; hospice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and contribute to the IDG care plan.
• Provide individual and family counseling for emotional needs.
• Offer grief support and connect families with community resources.
• Assist with end-of-life planning and advance directives, with physician collaboration.
• Support discharge planning and ongoing psychosocial follow-up throughout hospice care.

Skills

Social work license

Hospice experience

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Hospice Medical Social Worker

in Hampton Roads, VA and surrounding areas!

Discover a meaningful career in social work where you can provide comfort, support and advocacy to patients and families during one of life’s most difficult journeys. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll work closely with patients and families facing end-of-life challenges, providing counseling, emotional support, resource coordination and guidance to help them navigate this important stage of life. You’ll be an essential member of the hospice care team, helping patients and families find strength, dignity and support when they need it most. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this!

Our Hospice Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• $65.00-70.00/Visit Paid Weekly
• 1:1 social worker-to-patient relationships where you can make a meaningful impact
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits offered

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families and contribute to the development of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) plan of care
• Provide individual and family counseling related to the mental and emotional needs of patients and families
• Provide support and resources related to anticipatory and complicated grief, as appropriate
• Evaluate financial, environmental and other psychosocial concerns and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to patients, families, caregivers and members of the hospice care team
• Participate in the development of the patient’s plan of care and regularly scheduled IDG meetings
• Help patients and families navigate end-of-life decisions, including advance directives, durable power of attorney, funeral arrangements and other financial, legal and healthcare matters
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical staff, facility staff and other members of the hospice team regarding significant social and emotional factors related to death and dying
• Participate in discharge planning when needed
• Provide ongoing psychosocial support and follow-up throughout the patient’s hospice experience

A few must-haves for Hospice Medical Social Workers:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Active Social Work license in Virginia and in good standing
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in healthcare
• Hospice experience preferred
• Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of an Interdisciplinary Group
• Compassionate, empathetic and able to communicate effectively with patients, families and caregivers
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance if assignment includes driving your own vehicle

InterimHealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.