What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) - PRN position at Interim HealthCare Staffing?
Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW)
in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties
Discover a new lane in social work that brings peace to patients approaching end of life. As a Hospice MSW for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll visit patients and families in their homes and connect them to the resources, counseling and support they need to rise above their challenges and live their best.
Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is looking for Hospice MSWs to join our team. It’s an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this!
A few must-haves for Hospice Medical Social Workers:
- Master’s degree in social work and active MSW license in SC.
- Minimum of 1 year of social work experience, ideally in hospice.
- Knowledge of state and federal hospice regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate, and resourceful.
Our Hospice Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:
- 1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs.
- Tuition discounts through ECPI University
- PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401K Benefits
As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Psychosocial assessment in a home-based setting. Assessing the needs of patients and families. Documenting the plan of care, visits, and updates.
- Work with a hospice IDG team of dedicated workers – RN, CNA, Chaplain, and Medical Director providing psychosocial status updates and needs.
- Provide counseling and support in grief, community resources, intervention for mental and emotional barriers to achieving goals of care. Special needs related to religious or cultural diversity. Advanced care planning goals for patients and families.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Hospice Medical Social Workers (MSWs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates social workers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of MSWs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the home-based, social services they provide.
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