Social Worker, Palliative Care

Accentcare Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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

Wellness program and Calm app

Recognition programs

Job summary

AccentCare Inc. in Columbia, MD is seeking a full-time Palliative Care Social Worker (MSW).

This on-site role provides patient- and family-centered social work services across hospital, home, and post-acute settings, with a Monday–Friday schedule. You will assess needs, coordinate care, support advance directives, discharge planning, grief counseling, and collaborate with the Palliative Care and Hospice teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from accredited school of Social Work or related field.
• Licensed to practice as a clinical social worker where required by state.
• 1 year of professional social work experience in healthcare; 2+ years preferred.
• Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance knowledge preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license to travel to locations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, and plan social work services for patients and families in hospital, home, or post-acute settings.
• Provide counseling to understand disease trajectory and support acceptance.
• Liaise between patient, Palliative Care and Hospice teams for continuity of care.
• Educate on Advanced Directives, discharge planning, and symptom management.

Skills

Social Work

Palliative Care

Education

MSW degree from accredited program

Job description

Overview

Social Worker / MSW, Palliative Care
Location: Columbia, MD
Position: Social Worker / MSW, Palliative Care Remote/Virtual Position: No
Coverage Area: St. Agnes Hospital

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Full-Time Palliative Care Social Worker Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Reimagine Your Career in Palliative Care

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

What You Need to Know

Be the Best Palliative Clinical Social Worker You Can Be

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

• Master’s Degree from accredited school of Social Work or related field; 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 one (1) year 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.

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

Responsibilities:

As a Palliative Care Clinical Social Worker, you will:

• Serves as an integral member of the healthcare team providing assessments, coordination, treatment planning, information and referral to community resources and other social work services to meet the complex needs of a patient and family in a hospital, home, and post-acute setting

• Provide counseling to understand disease trajectory towards acceptance
• Serves as liaison between patient and Palliative Care team and Hospice team to provide continuity of care
• Assist the core members of the Palliative Care team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors rela ted to the patient's health, to establish a plan of care which fosters the personal worth, spritual well-bing, and human dignity of each patient.
• Assess the social, spiritual, and emotional needs/factors to estimate the patient's and involved caregiver's capacity and potential to cop with the problems of daily living and with serious illness
• Support the patient and chosen family through education and facilitate the completion of Advanced Directives including funeral planning
• Provide discharge planning related to change of level-of-care
• Education of the patient and family on how to proactively manage symptoms, as well as how to respond appropriately in times of crisis with an emphasis on utilizing palliative in-home support and other lower acuity interventions when appropriate.

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.