Hospice Social Worker

Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) 

 in Rapid City, South Dakota 

Discover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues and approaching their end-of-life journey. As a Hospice MSW for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll visit patients and families in their homes and connect them to the resources, counseling and support they and their family will need as they strive to experience the best quality of life that can be achieved. 

Interim HealthCare®, the nation’s first home care company, is looking for Hospice MSWs to join our team. It’s an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this! 

Our Hospice Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits: 

• Hourly Position to start at $25 per hour/$50 per visit

• 1:1 social worker-to-patient ratios where you impact quality of life outcomes 

• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance 

• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs 

• PTO, Vacation, Holiday Pay available! 

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, LPN, CNA, Spiritual Leaders, Volunteers, Hospice Aides, PT, OT or SLP, 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 patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress 

A few must-haves for Hospice Medical Social Workers: 

• Master’s degree in Social Work and active MSW license in South Dakota 

• Minimum of 2 years of social work experience, ideally in home healthcare 

• CPR certification  

• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations 

• Strong interpersonal skills, good communicator, empathetic, compassionate and resourceful 

Why Work for Interim HealthCare? 

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health and Hospice Medical Social Workers (MSWs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates social workers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of MSWs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the home-based, social services they provide.  

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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.