MSW Social Worker Job at Badger Hospice, LLC in Milwaukee

Job Title: Hospice Medical Social Worker
Location: Milwaukee and surrounding communities
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Hospice Services

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Medical Social Worker to join our
interdisciplinary care team. In this vital role, you will provide emotional support, counseling, and
resource coordination to patients and families facing terminal illness. You will work closely with
the patient’s care team to ensure that their psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs are met
during their end-of-life journey.

You bring empathy, clinical insight, and a strong sense of advocacy to your work. You are also a
self-starter who values autonomy while embracing the collaboration that hospice care requires.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services in accordance with hospice standards of care and regulatory
  requirements
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments related to the patient’s illness, family
  dynamics, and home environment
• Participate in the development and ongoing review of the patient’s individualized Plan of
  Care
• Provide counseling and support to patients, caregivers, and families throughout the dying
  process and into bereavement
• Identify and address emotional, social, cultural, and financial needs that impact the
  patient’s quality of life
• Assist families in planning for care needs, including advanced directives, long-term care,
  or funeral arrangements
• Facilitate connections with community resources, financial assistance programs, and
  support groups
• Document all interventions, evaluations, and communications in accordance with agency
  policy and regulatory standards
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide insight into psychosocial
  factors affecting care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in healthcare; hospice or palliative care
  experience preferred
• State licensure as required (LMSW, LCSW, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to perform home visits
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, grief processes, and end-of-life care best practices
• Excellent communication, counseling, and organizational skills

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this position. The employee may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.