Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW Required)

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

About The Role

Provide compassionate, clinical psychosocial care that helps patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of end-of-life illness. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you'll support individuals facing terminal diagnoses by offering counseling, guidance, and resources that promote dignity, clarity, and emotional well-being during one of life’s most difficult transitions. This role is ideal for a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about practicing the full scope of hospice social work in a deeply meaningful setting.

You’ll complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments, provide crisis intervention and counseling, and support advance care planning conversations that help families make informed, values-based decisions. Working as a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other hospice professionals to ensure emotional, cultural, and practical needs are fully integrated into each patient’s plan of care. Your work will directly support both patients and families while also strengthening the care experience across the entire hospice journey.

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Preferred Qualifications

Hospice or palliative care experience Clinical experience with grief counseling and end-of-life issues Knowledge of Medicare hospice benefit and Conditions of Participation Essential Skills and Competencies Strong clinical counseling and grief support skills Expertise in psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention Ability to guide patients and families through end-of-life challenges Excellent communication skills with emotional intelligence Cultural sensitivity and competence working with diverse populations Knowledge of community resources and social service systems Strong interdisciplinary collaboration abilities Understanding of family systems and dynamics Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing empathetic support Deep commitment to hospice philosophy of care Pay Range $63,000 $68,000 USD How We Care for You Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care Company paid Short Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Mileage Reimbursement Company Vehicle Program for field roles Pet Insurance ID