Hospice Medical Social Worker

Understands the hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying

Experience and or education in grief or loss counseling

Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patient’s families and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment

Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Vehicle Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Mentorship Culture

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Optimal Care Hospice Medical Social Workers are trained professional Social Workers who assist patients and families living with terminal illnesses.

The Medical Social Worker coordinates care to enhance the patient’s quality of life by handling the day-to-day details of the client’s medical care, establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals, and counseling the patient and their family/caregiver as they journey through the end stage of life.

Completing the patient’s initial evaluation within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluating the patient's social work needs during each subsequent visit

Assisting patients and caregivers in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decisions

Educating and assisting patients and caregivers in the preparation of advanced directives

Providing information to patients and caregivers regarding community agencies and referral services