Hospice Social Worker

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputed
hospital in Helena, MT and we’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated
Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join an interdisciplinary hospice team
and provide exceptional emotional, psychosocial, and community -based support to
patients facing chronic or terminal illness.

In this role, you’ll work alongside physicians,
nurses, (physical, occupational & speech) therapists, chaplains, and
volunteers to help patients and families navigate the hospice journey with
dignity, comfort, and compassion. You’ll serve as a trusted advocate,
counselor, and resource liaison while helping create individualized plans of
care that support the person — emotionally, socially, spiritually, and
practically.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who
combines strong clinical judgment with empathy, advocacy, and a commitment to
patient -centered care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate guidance,
  advocacy, counseling and emotional support to patients and families
  throughout the hospice journey, helping them navigate the healthcare
  system and connect with essential resources.
  
• Conduct comprehensive
  bio -psychosocial assessments & ongoing reassessments to guide
  individualized care planning
  
• Partner closely with the interdisciplinary hospice
  team during daily huddles and IDG meetings to provide meaningful
  psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and financial insights that help guide
  individualized patient care
  
• Offer emotional support,
  counseling, education, coping strategies and resources for patients and
  loved ones facing chronic or terminal illness
  
• Assist families with advance care
  planning, including advance directives, POLST forms, guardianship, and
  medical power of attorney
  
• Help patients and families access
  financial assistance programs, disability benefits and insurance resources
  including VA, SSI, Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance options
  
• Connect patients and families with
  local resources such as transportation, respite care, meal assistance,
  grief support, and long -term care placement options.
  
• Support bereavement and grief
  counseling needs while coordinating with chaplains (for faith -based support),
  medical facilities (for DME and travel needs) and community partners.
  
• Advocate patient needs and help
  families navigate healthcare systems and care decisions with confidence
  and compassion
  
• Serve as a community resource
  liaison and advocate, connecting patients and families with local, state,
  and federal programs and services to support their ongoing needs.
  
• Educate and guide patients and
  families in understanding medical information, treatment plans, and
  available care options to support informed decision -making
  
• Set meaningful goals, ensure adherence
  to care plans, and address barriers that may impact appropriate treatment
  
• Maintain compliance with hospice
  philosophy, documentation standards, and professional social work
  practices.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Social Work
  (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
  (CSWE).
  
• Current Montana social work license
  (LSW or LCSW) or actively working toward licensure.
  
• Minimum of one year of social work
  experience in a healthcare setting required
  
• Hospice, home health, palliative
  care, or community -based care experience preferred.
  
• Knowledge of chronic disease
  management, end -of -life care, and psychosocial support services preferred.
  
• Strong communication, counseling,
  advocacy, and care coordination skills
  
• Valid driver’s license and ability
  to travel within the service area
  

Why Join Our Hospice Team?

• Be part of a compassionate
  interdisciplinary team dedicated to patient -centered care.
  
• Build meaningful relationships with
  patients and families during a critical stage of life.
  
• Make a direct impact through
  advocacy, emotional support, and resource coordination.
  
• Work in a collaborative environment
  that values empathy, respect, and professional growth.
  
• Opportunity to serve your community
  while practicing holistic, mission -driven care.