Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Position SummaryThe Hospice Master of Social Work (MSW) provides compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial support to individuals and families facing terminal illness. The MSW helps patients navigate emotional, social, financial, and practical needs while ensuring care aligns with the patient's values and goals. This role is essential to the interdisciplinary team and complies with CMS Conditions of Participation and New Mexico hospice licensing requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesPatient & Family SupportConduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessmentsDevelop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plansProvide counseling related to grief, anxiety, family conflict, coping, and adjustmentAssist with advance care planning, including health care decisions and goals-of-care discussionsProvide crisis intervention when neededInterdisciplinary Team ParticipationAttend and participate in IDG (interdisciplinary group) meetingsCollaborate with RN Case Managers, Chaplains, Providers, CNAs, and leadership to ensure coordinated, holistic careCommunicate significant changes in patient or family statusEducation, Advocacy & Resource CoordinationEducate patients and families about hospice philosophy and benefitsConnect families with community resources, benefits, financial assistance, and caregiving supportAssist with safety planning, housing concerns, funeral planning, and caregiver burdenAdvocate for vulnerable patients, including reporting concerns per New Mexico Adult Protective Services guidelinesDocumentation & ComplianceComplete timely, accurate clinical documentation in alignment with state and federal regulationsMaintain confidentiality and HIPAA complianceParticipate in QAPI initiatives and agency performance improvement projectsBereavement & End-of-Life CareSupport families with anticipatory griefProvide bereavement risk assessmentsCollaborate with the bereavement program for follow-up servicesQualificationsRequiredMaster's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited programLicensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New MexicoValid driver's license and reliable transportationAbility to work independently in a home-based field environmentStrong communication, counseling, and crisis management skillsPreferredHospice or palliative care experienceKnowledge of Medicare Hospice Benefit and interdisciplinary care modelsBilingual highly valued in New Mexico marketsExperience with EMR documentationJ-18808-Ljbffr