Medical Social Worker

Luna Del Valle HCS

Medical Social Worker

Albuquerque, NM
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Medical Social Worker โ€“ Full-Time ๐Ÿ“ 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, weโ€™d 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 driverโ€™s 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 ๐ŸŒ www.ldvhospice.com