Hospice Medical Social Worker, MSW

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Jackson, MI, US Until 9/4/2026 1+ years exp First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted July 6, 2026
Job description

Job Title 

Hospice Medical Social Worker, MSW

Location

Jackson, MI, USA

Additional Location(s)

Employee Type

Employee

Working Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Care Where You Are: Where Your Work Truly Matters

Residential Home Health and Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. If you are a clinician seeking autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and real career growth; this is where you belong.

We are hiring a Medical Social Worker (MSW) for a Hospice position providing care to patients in their homes in the Jackson, MI area.

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a hospice setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to comfort, dignity, and quality of life
  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and bereavement assessments, identifying patient and family needs while developing care plans that support emotional, social, and end-of-life goals
  • Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families, connecting them with resources and helping them navigate the end-of-life journey with clarity and dignity
  • Apply critical thinking and compassionate problem-solving to address complex situations, advocate for patient wishes, and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant EMR documentation
  • Work independently but never alone
  • Travel to patient homes within assigned territory

Designed for Success

  • Dedicated field education team supporting you from Day 1
  • Leadership that listens, mentors, and champions your growth
  • A collaborative culture where your impact is recognized and your feedback shapes improvement

Benefits That Support Your Whole Life

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
  • Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous PTO
  • Pension + 401K
  • Paid parental leave
  • Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership

MSW Qualifications

  • Master’s in Social Work from graduate school accredited by the Council of Social Work
  • One (1) to two (2) years post graduate social work experience in a health care setting
  • Must hold, in good standing, a license as a Medical Social Worker issued by the state in which you work
  • Current driver’s license and ability to spend ~20% of your day driving to/from patient locations

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

NOTICE:

  • Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.
  • By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.
  • By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About this role

Summary

Provide psychosocial care, assessments, counseling, and support in hospice settings.

Job title

Hospice Medical Social Worker, MSW

Experience level

1-2 years post graduate

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Jackson, MI, USA; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Master’s in Social Workstate license as Medical Social Workerdriver’s license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

hospicepsychosocialbereavementemotional support
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Jackson, MS, USA

On-site City