MSW Home Health and Hospice | Albany, OR

Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice / Home Health | Full-Time | Albany, OR

$42.00 - $47.00 per hour + Mileage Reimbursement | Full-Time

Make a Meaningful Impact in Hospice Care

Signature Albany Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary Home Heath and Hospice team. This full-time role is ideal for a social worker passionate about end-of-life care, psychosocial support, and patient advocacy .

As a Home Health and Hospice Medical Social Worker , you will provide critical emotional support, care coordination, and community resource guidance to patients and families navigating life's most meaningful transitions.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families
• Develop and implement care plans based on social and emotional needs
• Provide grief counseling, bereavement support, and crisis intervention
• Coordinate community resources, referrals, and support services
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team (RN, physician, aides)
• Educate caregivers on coping strategies and end-of-life planning
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work (MSW or BSW) from an accredited program
• 1+ year of healthcare experience (hospice or home health preferred)
• Understanding of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and grief processes
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in a home health / field-based setting
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Why Join Signature Albany Home Health & Hospice?

• Competitive pay: $42-$47/hour (DOE)
• Mileage reimbursement for home visits
• Full-time stability with meaningful work
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to grow within Pennant Group's leadership-focused network

Location Advantage

• Based in Albany, Oregon
• Serving surrounding communities with in-home hospice care
• Balanced lifestyle with access to nature, community, and affordability

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The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at