Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) 

in Grass Valley, Sacramento County, and Gold River, California

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 part-time 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 – $40.00 - $44.00 per hour based on experience in hospice.
• Flexible Hours – part-time schedules available
• 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, 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 Counselor, Volunteers, 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, document progress, and ensure the patient is moving toward goals
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention, and advocacy
• Consult with family and caregivers on the patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress

A few must-haves for Home Health Medical Social Workers:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program 
• Hospice social work experience preferred 
• 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 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.

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.