Hospice Social Worker, MSW (Hiring Immediately)
Company: Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice - Greater To
Location: Walbridge
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what
they're doing! Our intention is to have employees who are
passionate about making their personal mission statement come to
life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating
loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes,
being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the
demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT
you do in your job. Alongside our valued employees, we are making a
difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those who
need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives.
Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and
share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity,
inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care. The Social
Worker - MSW is responsible for the planning, coordination, and
delivery of quality medical social work services in accordance with
company standards and federal, state, and local standards,
guidelines, and regulations. Essential Activities and Tasks Care
and Expectations Management - 45% - Provides ongoing assessment of
patients, assuring an accurate evaluation of patient/family needs.
Develops a comprehensive care plan that addresses the psychosocial
needs of the patient and family. Makes home health visits as
needed. - Works with patients and families regarding coping with
illness, accessing resources, or other issues affecting the
patient’s health status. Links patient/family with needed services.
Assists patients in arranging for services and funeral planning. -
Must supervise and cosign all care plans created by Licensed Social
Workers (LSWs). - Plans for and participates in Interdisciplinary
Team meetings. - Collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team members
regarding crisis situations and on-going care of patient/family. -
Evaluates bereavement risk at the start of care, with continued
evaluation of bereavement needs. Quality and Compliance - 40% -
Follows current social work professional standards of practice and
agency approved protocols and monitors all psychosocial-care plans
and makes changes to care plans as needed. - Maintains current and
accurate patient records thorough use of laptop or desktop
computers, electronic medical record, and paper/chart documentation
in accordance with company policies, federal, state, and local
guidelines. - Maintains knowledge of requirements of regulatory
agencies, accrediting bodies, and third party payers. -
Participates in quality improvement projects as needed. Referral
Relations and Service Delivery - 15% - Develops and maintains close
working relationship with community resources and referral sources.
Markets social work/care management services to achieve volume
goals. - Provides direction in the orientation, in-service and
continuing education of home health care staff as requested;
keeping the staff current with changes in health care procedures
and policies as needed. - Commitment to quality customer service
for internal and external customers. All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education - Master’s degree in social work
accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required. -
Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) required. Experience - One year
experience in social work in a health care setting required. -
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint), and the internet required. Other Requirements - Must
be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving
record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime
coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting
standards. Working Conditions and Special Requirements - Sitting -
Up to 4 hours/day - Standing - Up to 8 hours/day - Walking - Up to
6 hours/day - Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or
equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds - Driving - Up to 6 hours/day
- Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled -
On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies - Subject to patients
with various disease processes - Occasional - May be exposed to
infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to
the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day - Risk Category for
Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - II
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