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Silver Spring, Maryland

Part-Time Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Social WorkerIncludes callNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$30.31-$48.5/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Description:

Home Health Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Prince George County

Build a Career. Make a Difference. Love Where You Work.

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you’ll provide compassionate, patient‑centered support in the comfort of patients’ homes, helping people and families navigate the emotional, social and practical challenges of illness and recovery. You’ll assess psychosocial needs, connect patients with community resources, support care planning and advocate for goals that promote dignity, stability and independence.

Whether you’re experienced in home health or transitioning from hospital, acute care or skilled nursing settings, this role offers the opportunity to practice meaningful social work with autonomy, flexibility and impactful 1:1 patient relationships.

Why Join Us?

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

We don’t just offer jobs; we build careers. Many of our social workers stay with us long‑term because they feel supported, valued and empowered to grow. If you’re looking for stability, professional development and purposeful work, you’ve found it.

What You Can Expect

Consistent & Reliable Workloads - Predictable schedules with steady assignments—no scrambling for hours.

Competitive Pay + Low-Cost Benefits - Strong compensation paired with affordable medical, dental, vision, retirement options and more. And your benefits begin on your first day!

  • Supportive, Clinical-Led Leadership - Accessible managers who understand the field and have your back.
  • Real Career Growth Opportunities - Nearly every leader here started in a field role—advance clinically or step into leadership.
  • Epic EHR System - Efficient documentation and seamless care coordination—less time charting, more time caring.
  • Fast, Respectful Hiring Process - Quick interviews and timely offers because your time deserves respect.
  • Meaningful 1:1 Patient Care - Build real relationships and see the direct impact of your work every day.

Benefits Highlights

  • Pay Range $30.31-$48.50 per hour (based on years of experience, skillset, etc.)
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance starting Day One
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Comprehensive onboarding and orientation
  • Live Your Whole Life Incentive Program – earn premium discounts for completing wellness activities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
  • State of Maryland Social Work License Required,
  • Two (2) years of social work experience in health care setting, preferrable hospice experience.
  • Ability to provide service to acutely and chronically ill patients
  • Ability to complete written, verbal, and observational tasks indigenous to the position.
  • About Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice (Maryland)

Holy Cross Home Care and Hospice is a member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, hospice and palliative care organization serving communities across 11 states.

As a faith-based, not‑for‑profit agency, we are committed to caring for patients and families in the place they feel most comfortable—at home. Our services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy and medical social work.

We Are

  • Medicare‑Certified
  • Joint Commission Accredited
  • Named a Reputation.com 800 Award Winner 2026
  • Learn more at HCHomeCareHospice.org.

Ready to Apply?

  • Take the next step in your social work career today.
  • Apply now and discover why social workers choose to start, grow and stay with us.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker will provide compassionate, patient-centered support by assessing psychosocial needs and assisting families with the challenges of illness and recovery. They will also facilitate care planning, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for goals that promote dignity and independence.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work and possess a valid Maryland Social Work License. A minimum of two years of health care social work experience is required, with a preference for those with a hospice background.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentPatient advocacyHospice careCase managementCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationEmotional supportPatient education

Social Worker Career Context

Trinity Health ranks #5 of 13 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 20% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,962/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance starting Day One
Short- and long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Comprehensive onboarding and orientation
Live Your Whole Life Incentive Program