Medical Social Worker - Hospice

Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker specializing in hospice care to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide emotional support, counseling, and case management services to patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. Your expertise will help enhance quality of life, facilitate effective communication with healthcare providers, and ensure comprehensive psychosocial care tailored to each individual's needs. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients during their most vulnerable moments while working within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate psychosocial needs, mental health status, and family dynamics.
• Develop individualized care plans incorporating behavioral health strategies, crisis intervention techniques, and counseling approaches such as psychotherapy and motivational interviewing.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions focused on grief support, behavioral health challenges, addiction counseling, or dementia care.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate seamless hospice care delivery, including intake procedures and medical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Manage case documentation accurately within electronic medical records (EMR) systems, ensuring all medical records and clinical notes reflect current patient status and treatment plans.
• Offer crisis management support during urgent situations related to mental health or behavioral health crises.
• Assist with data collection for clinical research projects related to hospice care outcomes or behavioral health interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW preferred), with current licensure or certification as applicable by state law.
• Proven experience in hospice care, hospital settings, outpatient clinics, or home & community care environments.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding, and medical documentation standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in child & family counseling, dementia care (including Alzheimer’s), PTSD care, working with individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities, and working with children or geriatrics populations.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and data collection tools; familiarity with HIPAA regulations is essential.
• Excellent communication skills for intake interviews, diagnostic evaluation, case management, and behavioral therapy sessions.
• Ability to handle crisis situations effectively while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
• Experience working with diverse populations including assisted living residents, inpatient settings, nursing homes, or outpatient clinics is highly desirable. Join us to empower patients and families through compassionate psychosocial support while advancing your career in a dynamic healthcare environment dedicated to excellence in hospice care!

Pay: $40.46 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $60