Medical Social Worker, Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Join Missouri’s Best Local Hospice Agency | luminoshospice.com

About Us :

At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end of life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here.

Culture :

Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support.

Our EPIC Values :

• Empowerment : We celebrate autonomy and trust in your expertise.
• Positivity : Have an attitude of gratitude.
• Integrity : Always do the right thing.
• Community : We live here, we work here and we love here.

Benefits :

Medical insurance through Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Dental, and vision insurance through Lincoln Financial

HSA and FSA plans

160 hours PTO annually and 9 paid holidays

Life insurance paid by company

Disability insurance

Mileage reimbursement of 50 cents / mile

Job Summary :

The Medical Social Worker will provide psychosocial assessments and counseling services to hospice patients and their families under the direction of the attending physician. This role involves collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Group / Team (IDG / T) to coordinate care and ensure that patients receive holistic, compassionate support tailored to their needs. You will also participate in an on-call rotation as required by the needs of the hospice.

Key Responsibilities :

Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate the emotional, social, and environmental factors impacting the patient and family.

Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families coping with end-of-life issues.

Coordinate care with the IDG / T to ensure all aspects of patient care are addressed.

Assist families in understanding and managing grief and loss.

Help families access community resources and services.

Maintain documentation of social work services in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.

Participate in on-call rotation as required.

Requirements :

Education :

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work, OR

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution, OR

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field, with MSW supervision.

Licensure :

Current state licensure as a social worker (LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent) required.

Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Experience :

One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting (preferably in hospice or palliative care) is preferred.

Strong working knowledge of community resources and support services.

Skills :

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to use computers for documentation and communication purposes.

Compassionate, empathetic, and professional demeanor.