Benefits:
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Medical Social Worker โ Full-Time ๐ Luna Del Valle Hospice โ Compassionate End-of-Life Care
About Us: At Luna Del Valle Hospice, we believe that everyone deserves to experience comfort, dignity, and support in their final chapter of life. As a locally owned, mission-driven organization, we are committed to providing holistic and compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in the communities we serve. If you are a licensed and compassionate social worker with a heart for service and a desire to make a meaningful impact, weโd love to welcome you to our team.
Position Overview: We are seeking a Full-Time Medical Social Worker (MSW or BSW under MSW supervision) to join our interdisciplinary hospice team. In this role, you will provide vital emotional, psychosocial, and resource-based support to patients and families navigating the end-of-life journey. This is a field-based role that requires travel to patient homes and facilities, along with close collaboration with nurses, chaplains, physicians, and caregivers.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families
Provide counseling, crisis support, and guidance to assist with emotional, psychological, and spiritual concerns
Assist families in coping with grief, loss, and caregiving stress
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
Educate patients and families on available resources and connect them to appropriate community-based services
Understand and help ensure appropriate insurance coverage for services, including Medicare and Medicaid hospice benefits
Participate in discharge planning and care transitions as needed
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policy
Ensure patient dignity, rights, and confidentiality are maintained at all times
Travel to patient homes and facilities throughout the service area
Participate in occasional on-call rotation (if applicable)
Qualifications:
Required:
MSW from a CSWE-accredited program
OR BSW from a CSWE-accredited program with supervision by an MSW (per CMS hospice requirements)
Current and valid Social Work license
Valid driverโs license and proof of auto liability insurance
Reliable transportation for in-field patient visits
Preferred:
At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, hospice, or palliative care setting
CPR certification
Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid hospice guidelines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage emotionally sensitive situations with compassion
Schedule:
Full-Time
Day shift
Flexibility required to meet patient needs
Occasional on-call availability may be required
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
How to Apply: If you are a licensed social worker with a heart for end-of-life care, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, and we will reach out to you shortly to schedule an interview.
Luna Del Valle Hospice โ Where Compassion Meets End-of-Life Care ๐ www.ldvhospice.com