Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Home Health & Hospice

Medical Social Worker (MSW) First Choice Home Health & Hospice - Salt Lake County, UtahPart-Time | Flexible ScheduleMeaningful Work. Flexible Schedule. A Team That Supports You. At First Choice Home Health & Hospice, our patients and employees are at the heart of everything we do. For more than 30 years, weve provided compassionate care to Utah patients where they are most comfortable - at home. Were looking for a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial support to home health and hospice patients and families throughout Salt Lake County. This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule, ideal for a social worker who values meaningful patient interaction, professional autonomy, and the ability to organize visits around patient needs.

Qualifications Required:

Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited social work program Current Utah social work license in good standing (CSW or LCSW) At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently in patients homes Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Preferred:

Home health or hospice experience Palliative or end-of-life care experience Experience with grief, bereavement, serious illness, or community resources

About the Role As a Medical Social Worker, youll help patients and families navigate the emotional, social, financial, and practical challenges that can accompany illness, disability, and end-of-life care. Youll work directly with patients and families in their homes while collaborating with nurses, therapists, physicians, chaplains, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

Complete psychosocial assessments for home health and hospice patients Identify emotional, social, financial, caregiver, and community-resource needs Provide counseling, education, and supportive interventions within your scope of practice Connect patients and families with community resources and available benefits Provide crisis intervention and support when appropriate Assist with advance-care planning and advance directives Assess caregiver stress, coping, grief, and bereavement needs Advocate for patients and families Participate in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care Identify psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual concerns and coordinate additional support when appropriate Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

Why First Choice? We believe great patient care starts with a strong, supported team. At First Choice, we value:

Teamwork and communication Flexibility and autonomy Responsive clinical support Compassionate, patient-centered care Professional excellence A positive and supportive work environment

Schedule & Territory Part-Time | Flexible Schedule Patient visits are scheduled based on patient needs, with flexibility throughout the week. Territory: Salt Lake County, UtahWork Setting: Patient homes and residential care settings If youre an MSW looking for meaningful part-time work, scheduling flexibility, and the opportunity to support patients and families through important life transitions, wed love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about the position and the First Choice Home Health & Hospice team.