Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice Care

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Snowline Health's hospice team is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Medical Social Worker to join our mission-driven organization. If you're passionate about supporting patients and families with exceptional, person-centered care, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Medical Social Worker provides compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals and families receiving hospice services through Snowline Health. This role helps patients honor their goals and wishes, promotes dignity at end of life, and offers emotional, social, and resource-based support throughout the hospice journey. The Medical Social Worker collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to enhance comfort, quality of life, and overall patient and family well-being. Responsibilities include counseling, resource navigation, advocacy, and coordination with community agencies, along with maintaining timely documentation and meeting organizational productivity expectations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of patients, families, and the care environment.

Responsibilities include:

- Honor patient wishes and support them in achieving their goals

- Help patients leave this world with dignity

- Provide counseling and support, including coping strategies, anticipatory grief, and long-term care planning

- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality care

- Connect patients and families to community resources and referrals

- Communicate with social and community agencies, especially for high-risk families

- Maintain documentation and productivity standards according to defined organizational expectations

- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and community events

- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, cooperation, and dependability

- Respect diverse beliefs, choices, and lifestyles

- Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical geriatric experience required; hospice experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability in casework and counseling
• Strong communication and counseling skills
• Demonstrated skills in assisting individuals and families with problem-solving and navigating community resources
• Ability to efficiently operate a computer; prior Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience preferred
• Valid California driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle
• Comfortable being mobile and traveling throughout the service area
• Open to an occasional flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends

Salary Description

$37 - $54