Medical Social Worker - Hospice

Your Social Work Career Can Make a Difference That Lasts.Are you a Licensed Social Worker looking for meaningful work where you can truly impact patients and families? Join Ohio's Hospice as a Medical Social Worker and help people navigate some of life's most important moments—with compassion, dignity, and support.This is an opportunity to use your social work expertise beyond an office setting. You'll build meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers, advocate for their needs, connect families with valuable resources, and provide emotional support throughout their hospice journey.If you're an LSW or LISW who wants your work to matter every day, we want to meet you.Why Join Our Hospice Social Work Team?Make a real difference: Help patients and families during one of the most meaningful and challenging times in their lives.Build relationships: Become a trusted source of support for patients, caregivers, and families.Work with purpose: Provide care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, choice, and quality of life.Collaborate with experienced professionals: Work alongside nurses, physicians, chaplains, hospice aides, and volunteers.Enjoy independence: Manage your work in the field while having the support of a dedicated interdisciplinary team.Every day is different: Meet patients and families with unique stories, needs, and goals.Position: Medical Social WorkerAs a Medical Social Worker, you will provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, care planning, advocacy, resource coordination, caregiver support, and end-of-life support to hospice patients and their families.What You'll DoAssess the psychosocial, emotional, financial, and practical needs of patients and families.Develop individualized plans of care based on patient goals and preferences.Provide counseling, education, emotional support, and crisis intervention as appropriate.Connect patients and families with financial assistance, community resources, agencies, and support programs.Assist patients and families with advance directives and end-of-life planning.Provide caregiver support related to stress, anticipatory grief, and bereavement.Advocate for patient rights, preferences, dignity, comfort, and quality of life.Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, hospice aides, volunteers, and other care professionals.Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in homes, nursing facilities, and assisted living communities.Schedule & Work EnvironmentMonday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Shared weekend and holiday rotationCommunity-based position with regular travelVisits to patient homes, nursing facilities, and assisted living communitiesService area includes Newark and surrounding communitiesReliable transportation requiredAbility to travel in varying weather conditionsQualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)Current Ohio LSW or LISW licenseMinimum 1 year of healthcare experienceValid driver's licenseReliable transportation and required automobile insuranceExcellent communication, organization, and documentation skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary teamPreferred:Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)Hospice or palliative care experienceHome health experienceOncology experienceGeriatric care experienceCHP-SW or ACHP-SW certificationCurrent CPR certificationNotary Public designation or ability to obtain within 6 months of employmentBenefits & PerksOhio's Hospice offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional success, including:Competitive payMedical, dental, and vision coverageEmployer-paid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability benefitsPaid time off and holidaysRetirement savings plan with employer contributionTuition reimbursementMileage reimbursement for business travelCertification assistance and certification incentive payStructured orientation with dedicated mentorshipContinuing education and career development opportunitiesThe Difference You'll MakeAs a hospice social worker, you're not simply providing a service—you're showing up when patients and families need support the most.You'll help families find resources when they feel overwhelmed. You'll listen when someone needs to be heard. You'll help caregivers navigate stress and grief. And you'll advocate for patients so their wishes, dignity, and quality of life remain at the center of their care.Your expertise matters. Your compassion matters. And the work you do matters.Ready to Make an Impact?If you're a Licensed Social Worker (LSW/LISW) who is passionate about helping patients and families, we encourage you to apply.Join Ohio's Hospice and turn your social work skills into meaningful impact—one patient and family at a time.Apply today. We'd love to have you on our team.