Overview

Sanctuary Hospice is GROWING and expanding our services to the Akron/Uniontown Area! Are you a passionate Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) seeking a fulfilling career with a purpose? Look no further! Sanctuary Hospice, a rapidly growing organization, is excited to welcome a Per Diem Compassionate Licensed Medical Social Worker to join our team providing patient care in and around the Akron Area.

Position is Per Diem - averaging 10 hours per week.

As a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) with us, your primary responsibility will be delivering exceptional social work services to our hospice patients and their families. You'll provide counseling and guidance to support their emotional well-being and coping capacity. Your efforts will make a profound difference in their lives during challenging times. 

Who we are:

At Sanctuary, we take immense pride in being a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our mission-driven and patient-centric approach sets us apart, and we are rapidly expanding. We are looking for skilled individuals like you to be part of our journey as we continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our commitment to our colleagues is unwavering, and we offer an exceptional compensation package and industry-leading benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
• A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
• Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
• Live Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

Responsibilities

• Be a Supportive Guide: Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
• Connect Hearts and Homes: Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.
• Provide Individualized Care Advocacy: Implement personalized social work plans and collaborate with your Bereavement Coordinator.
• Be part of a United Team Effort: Shape care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.
• Provide Counseling with Compassion: Provide empathetic counseling to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work from an accredited school of social work
• Holds current unencumbered license of Social Work in the state practicing in.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in long term care or medical surgical/acute care setting. Hospice exp a PLUS!
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification if required by state.