What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Hospice Social Worker (MSW) position at Pinnacle Home Hospice Services?
We are seeking a Full-Time Hospice Social Worker (MSW) for a very flexible Monday–Friday position in the hospice home health setting. This is a field-based role where you’ll work one-on-one with patients and families, helping provide emotional support, community resources, and compassionate end-of-life care.
If you are looking for a meaningful position with flexibility, supportive leadership, and strong benefits, we would love to speak with you.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families/caregivers in a timely manner
- Help ensure patient and family needs are addressed within the plan of care
- Provide counseling and emotional support related to stress, coping difficulties, grief, and end-of-life care
- Coordinate community resources and assist with applications for Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, Hospice, and Medicaid Waiver programs
- Serve as a liaison between patients/families and community agencies
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to provide exceptional patient care and customer service
Pay & Benefits:
- Very generous compensation
- Yearly merit increases
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off — Over 4 weeks per year!
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance up to $100,000
- Company phone provided
- Paid mileage reimbursement
- Continuing education benefit
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount programs
- Home & Auto Insurance Discounts
- LegalShield Legal Coverage & Identity Theft Protection
- MetLife Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- Electronic charting
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work required
- Current New Mexico Social Work License required (LMSW or LCSW)
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- 1. This is a full-time position. Are you willing and able to work full-time?
- 2. What days and times are you available for an in-person interview?
- 3. Before interviewing, the manager is requesting to know your specific salary range expectation?
- 4. Why are you interested in working in the hospice setting?
- 5. If a patient began exhibiting a new symptom, would you first consider whether it could be related to medication side effects before requesting an additional medication?
- 6. Do you have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree?
- 7. Do you currently hold a New Mexico LMSW or LCSW license?
- 8. What is your best email address for follow-up?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000