What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker - Home Health | Chillicothe Region position at Heritage Home Health and Hospice?
At Heritage Home Health & Hospice, our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide compassionate, patient-centered care that supports individuals and families where they are most comfortable — at home.
We are looking for a compassionate and dependable Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our growing team. In this role, you will work closely with patients, families, and our interdisciplinary care team to address the social, emotional, psychosocial, and financial needs that can arise during illness and hospice care.
If you’re passionate about helping patients and families navigate difficult situations while making a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to meet you!
What You'll Do
As a Medical Social Worker, you will:
- Provide social work services to patients and families receiving home health and hospice care
- Complete psychosocial assessments and social histories
- Assess patient and family needs, strengths, support systems, and available resources
- Assist patients and families with financial, social, and community resource needs
- Provide referrals to appropriate community agencies and resources with follow-up as needed
- Participate in developing individualized plans of care and discharge planning
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings
- Provide education, support, and guidance to patients and their families
- Complete required clinical documentation, progress notes, assessments, and reassessments within established timeframes
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow agency policies and procedures
- Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and team initiatives
What We're Looking For
Candidates should have:
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited school of social work; OR
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution; OR
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or another related field with appropriate MSW supervision
- At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
- Current Social Work license in good standing in the state of practice
- Valid driver's license
- Strong communication, organization, time-management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team
- Compassionate and professional approach to working with patients and families
Why Heritage?
At Heritage Home Health & Hospice, you aren't just filling a position — you're becoming part of a team focused on providing meaningful care and support to patients and families in their homes.
We value compassion, teamwork, flexibility, and quality patient care, and we want our employees to feel supported while doing work that truly matters.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join the Heritage Home Health & Hospice team!
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have an active Social Work license?
Work Location: In person