MSW - Medical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$28-$30/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Medical Social Worker (MSW) – PRN
- Ascend Home Health & Hospice | Southern Idaho
- Preston
- Malad
- Soda Springs
Make a Difference in the Lives of Others
Ascend Home Health & Hospice is looking for a compassionate and caring PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families throughout Southern Idaho, including Preston, Malad, Soda Springs, and surrounding communities.
Our team is dedicated to providing personalized care and support that helps patients remain comfortable and maintain the best possible quality of life in their homes.
Position Overview
The Medical Social Worker provides social services to home health and hospice patients and their families, helping them navigate emotional, social, financial, and community resource needs throughout their care journey.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' social, emotional, environmental, and support needs.
- Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families.
- Assist patients and families with accessing community resources and support services.
- Help patients and families navigate care transitions, advance care planning, and end-of-life concerns as appropriate.
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, providers, and other members of the care team to support patient needs.
- Complete required assessments, care plans, and documentation in a timely manner.
Advocate for patients and help connect them with resources that support their safety, independence, and well-being.
Qualifications
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
- Current licensure or credentials required for the position in Idaho.
- Experience in healthcare, home health, hospice, or medical social work preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Compassionate, professional, and able to work independently.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the service area.
Position Details
- Position: PRN (as needed)
- Location: Southern Idaho
- Service Area: Preston, Malad, Soda Springs, and surrounding communities
- Schedule: Flexible, based on patient and agency needs
Why Join Ascend?
At Ascend, our values are Serve, Lift, and Unite. We believe in caring for the whole person and supporting patients and families through some of life's most challenging moments.
If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and join the Ascend team!
Employment is contingent upon the results of a mandatory background screening and proof of licensure when applicable.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% are remote, 5% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $58k–$62k | Social Work median $114k (middle half $94k–$140k)67 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$63k in purchasing power | Idaho index 95.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Idaho | 33 active | 6,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 63% remote · 5% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US social worker listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,524 in the last 30 days | 1,423 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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