Hospice Medical Social Worker (LSW/LISW)

Job Description

Job Description

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Are you a compassionate Social Worker who is passionate about supporting patients and families through life's most important moments? Join our hospice team and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care with dignity, comfort, and respect.

We are seeking a Medical Social Worker to serve patients in Newark, Ohio and surrounding communities. This is a field-based position that combines patient visits in homes and facilities with collaboration among an experienced interdisciplinary care team.

Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.
• This position requires travel between patients homes and facilities located in Newark, Ohio and surrounding areas.

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping patients and families navigate the emotional, social, spiritual, and practical challenges that accompany serious illness and end-of-life care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention as needed
• Assist families with advance care planning and community resource coordination
• Address cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs unique to each patient and family
• Support patients and loved ones through anticipatory grief and bereavement processes
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other members of the hospice care team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Advocate for patient and family needs while promoting quality of life and comfort

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work
• Ohio Social Work license (LSW or LISW)
• Minimum of one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record
• State-required automobile insurance coverage
• Strong computer and documentation skills
• Ability to travel throughout the service area, including during inclement weather

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Hospice or palliative care experience
• CHP-SW or ACHP-SW certification
• CPR certification
• Notary designation or willingness to obtain within six months of hire

We value our team members and invest in their success with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Certification preparation support and incentive pay for hospice certification
• Dedicated preceptor and onboarding support
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Career advancement and growth pathways

If you are looking for a career where compassion, purpose, and professional excellence come together, we'd love to hear from you.