Job Description

Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) PRN in Mandeville, Covington, Slidell and Hammond, Louisiana At Interim HealthCare Hospice, we believe that hospice care is about more than just medical support—it’s about honoring life with compassion, dignity, and emotional presence. We recognize that the end-of-life journey is deeply personal and emotional for both patients and their families. We’re currently seeking a PRN Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) who brings empathy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for making a difference. In this vital role, you’ll provide emotional, social, and psychological support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, clarity, and peace during one of life’s most challenging times. As a trusted advocate and compassionate listener, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that no patient or family walks this path alone. If you’re inspired by meaningful work and are looking to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join our dedicated team. Our Hospice Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• Competitive Pay – $26.00 - $29.00 per hour based on experience in hospice.
• Flexible Hours – This is a PRN schedule, offering flexibility with shifts scheduled based on your availability and the needs of the organization.
• Professional development opportunities, including online training
• A Supportive Work Environment – supportive, team-driven environment ensuring our staff feel valued, heard, and empowered to provide the best care possible

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
• Work as part of a hospice team, which will include an RN, LPN, CNA, Spiritual Counselor and Hospice Aides 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 and document progress
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention, and advocacy
• Consult with family and caregivers on the patient’s plan of care

A few must-haves for Hospice Medical Social Workers:

• Master’s degree in social work and licensed in the state of Louisiana
• Hospice social work experience required
• CPR certification, valid driver's license, active auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Strong interpersonal skills; good communicator, empathetic, compassionate, and resourceful

Why Work for Interim HealthCare? Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted leader in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. With over 300 offices nationwide, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees with a family-oriented culture that values your expertise and dedication. Join a team where your work truly matters—making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families through home-based social services, backed by an organization that cares as much for its staff as it does for those it serves. 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Interim role, Relief, Work from home, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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