Job Description

Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) Part-Time in Grass Valley, Sacramento County, Gold River, Elk Grove, and Lodi, California At Interim HealthCare Hospice, we believe that hospice care extends far beyond medical support—it is a profound commitment to compassion, dignity, and emotional well-being. We understand that navigating the final stages of life is an incredibly delicate and emotional journey, not only for patients but also for their loved ones. That’s why we are seeking a dedicated Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) who is driven by empathy and a deep desire to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you will provide essential emotional, social, and psychological support, helping patients and families find comfort, guidance, and peace during life’s most challenging moments. Your ability to listen, advocate, and offer compassionate care will be invaluable in ensuring that no one walks this journey alone. If you have a heart for service and a passion for making a difference, we invite you to join our team and bring hope and comfort to those who need it most. Our Hospice Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• Competitive Pay – $39.00 - $44.00 per hour based on experience in hospice.
• Flexible School Hours – Monday-Friday (20-24 hours weekly), call rotation-one weekend monthly
• Professional development opportunities, including online training
• A Supportive Work Environment – supportive, team-driven environment ensuring our staff feels valued, heard, and empowered to provide the best care possible

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with end-of-life issues, including care management, pain, symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illnesses, depression, anxiety, poor nutrition, or a lack of resources that make managing their journey difficult
• Work as part of a hospice team, which will include an RN, LVN, CNA, Spiritual Counselor, Volunteers, and Hospice Aides focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goals
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress, and ensure patient is moving toward goals
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention, and advocacy
• Consult with family and caregivers on the patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress

A few must-haves for Home Health Medical Social Workers:

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• Hospice social work experience preferred
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills; good communicator, empathetic, compassionate, and resourceful

Why Work for Interim HealthCare? At Interim HealthCare Hospice, we are more than just a team—we are a family driven by compassion, purpose, and the desire to make a difference. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW), you will have the opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered care, offering emotional and psychosocial support to individuals and their families during life’s most vulnerable moments. We believe in empowering our team with the resources, flexibility, and support needed to thrive, both personally and professionally. Here, your work is valued, your voice is heard, and your impact is profound. If you are looking for a career where your empathy, advocacy, and expertise truly matter, we welcome you to join us in delivering comfort, dignity, and hope when it’s needed most. Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Interim role, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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