Job Description
**Benefits:**
* Competitive salary
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
**Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Full\-Time (Hospice \& Palliative Care)**
*$31\.50 – $35\.00/hour · Health Benefits Offered After 90 Days*
*Supportive. Compassionate. Locally Rooted.*
**Luna Del Valle Healthcare Services** is seeking a compassionate and experienced **Medical Social Worker (MSW)** to support patients and families across two of our specialized divisions: **Indigo Sun Palliative Care** and **LDV Hospice**. This is a full\-time position (40 hours/week) with 20 hours dedicated to each division. If you're passionate about supporting individuals through serious illness and end\-of\-life journeys, we’d love to hear from you.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
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Develop and implement care plans addressing emotional, social, and practical needs.
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Provide supportive counseling to individuals coping with serious illness.
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Facilitate family meetings to support complex decision\-making and communication.
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Guide advance care planning discussions and documentation.
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Connect patients with community resources such as financial assistance, transportation, home services, and support groups.
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Offer grief support and bereavement resources.
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Provide crisis intervention as needed.
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Advocate for patients within the healthcare and social service systems.
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Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure cohesive and coordinated care.
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Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with regulatory and program standards.
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Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives.
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**Qualifications:**
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
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* **Current state licensure required (LCSW preferred).**
* **At least 2 years of healthcare experience**, preferably in palliative care, hospice, or chronic illness management.
* Current **CPR certification**.
Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance.
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Strong knowledge of community resources, Medicare/Medicaid, and care planning tools.
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Compassionate approach with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
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Comfort discussing sensitive topics such as serious illness, dying, and grief.
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**What We Offer:**
$31\.50 – $35\.00/hour based on hospice/palliative care experience.
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Health benefits after 90 days.
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Opportunities for professional growth and development.
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A supportive, collaborative team environment.
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The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of patients and families.
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**How to Apply:**
If you're a licensed MSW with a passion for palliative and hospice care, please submit your resume. Join our mission to provide compassionate, locally rooted care to those who need it most.
https://www.ldvhospice.com
505\-365\-0321
**Luna Del Valle Healthcare Services – Where Compassion Meets Community.**
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