Master Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice
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Job Location: Akron Cuyahoga Falls Hospice - Akron, OH, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Medical Social Worker (Master's Level) Emotional support. Resource guidance. Compassionate advocacy. The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing emotional support, counseling, advocacy, and resource coordination for patients and families navigating the hospice journey. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you'll work closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team to address the emotional, psychosocial, and practical needs of patients and their loved ones. You'll help families navigate difficult decisions, connect them with valuable community resources, and ensure they receive the support they need every step of the way. As our patient census continues to grow, this part-time opportunity has the potential to become a full-time position. Who We Are At The Care Team Hospice, we are committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care through a culture built on Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and Respect. Our interdisciplinary team works together to ensure every patient and family receives the emotional, physical, and spiritual support they deserve during life's most important moments. We offer a supportive, growth-focused environment along with a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time Employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (benefit eligibility based on status)
- Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (benefit eligibility based on status)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Additional Compensation for On-Call Participation
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Additional Voluntary Coverage
- Great Total Rewards Package! Qualifications: Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs while developing individualized plans of care.
- Provide emotional support, counseling, crisis intervention, and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers throughout the hospice journey.
- Assist with advance care planning, community resource coordination, financial assistance referrals, and bereavement support.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities within the electronic medical record (Homecare Homebase). Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program preferred.
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) accepted with required supervision in accordance with state regulations.
- Previous experience in hospice, home health, healthcare, or case management preferred.
- Knowledge of psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and community resources. Field Role Requirements
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) screening.
- Current TB testing in accordance with agency/State policy.
- Current CPR certification as required for the role.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for hospice patients and their families. Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and coordinate community resources while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a Bachelor's degree (BSW) with required supervision. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to pass background and motor vehicle screenings.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Master Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,454 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Social Worker Career Context
Confidential Employer ranks #21 of 24 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,454 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Ohio | 202 active | 6,545 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 28% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Social Worker listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment226 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #21 of 24 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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