Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice) at Mission Healthcare in Murrieta, CA
- Company: Mission Healthcare
- Location: Murrieta, CA
- Posted: Sep 24, 2026
- Type: Part-time
- Salary: $30.00-$38.00 hourly
- Experience: 1+ years
Overview
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Provides information and referral services for Mission patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
- Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety.
- Assist families in coping with the challenges of caregiving and navigating the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care.
- Serves as liaison and provides information between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies for financial assistance, legal support and respite care services.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW).
- Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
- Experience in hospice or home health care strongly preferred.
- Valid BLS, CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation
Skills
Required
- MSW degree
- BLS certification
- CPR certification
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable insured transportation
Benefits
- Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
- Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
- Pay range (depending on experience): $30.00-$38.00 hourly
About Mission Healthcare
Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!