Medical Social Worker Job at Snowline Hospice of El Dorado, El Dorado County, CA

  • Snowline Hospice of El Dorado
  • El Dorado County, CA

Job Description

Description:

Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Hospice Care

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Schedule: Monday–Friday 

Snowline Health’s hospice team is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Medical Social Worker to join our mission-driven organization. If you’re passionate about supporting patients and families with exceptional, person-centered care, we’d love to hear from you.

About Snowline Health  

Snowline Health is a non-profit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. For over 45 years, our deep roots in the community have allowed us to foster a strong network of local resources and partnerships. We've built a reputation for excellence by providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care tailored to each patient and family.

Why Choose Snowline Health

At Snowline Health, our core values guide everything we do. We value teamwork, contribution, service, and excellence. Our team of dedicated, dynamic professionals is committed to providing the highest level of care—reflected in our consistently exceptional patient satisfaction surveys and quality outcomes. 

Comprehensive Wellness Benefits

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Life insurance

- 401(k) with generous employer match

 

Paid Time Off

- PTO and sick leave to support employee well-being

- Observed holidays: Essential staff who work on Snowline’s observed holidays receive time and a half. Staff who do not work can use PTO/sick leave or take the day unpaid.

 

Continuing Education & Training

- Ongoing education and training

- Tuition reimbursement through our Snowline Scholars Program

 

Team Culture & Events

- Positive, collaborative environment

- Recognition programs, celebrations, and team-building events

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges

Competitive Salaries

- Regularly benchmarked to stay fiscally responsible and competitive ($37 - $54 hour per hour depending on experience)
 

Position Summary 

The Medical Social Worker provides compassionate, patient-centered support to individuals and families receiving hospice services through Snowline Health. This role helps patients honor their goals and wishes, promotes dignity at end of life, and offers emotional, social, and resource-based support throughout the hospice journey. The Medical Social Worker collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to enhance comfort, quality of life, and overall patient and family well-being. Responsibilities include counseling, resource navigation, advocacy, and coordination with community agencies, along with maintaining timely documentation and meeting organizational productivity expectations. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs of patients, families, and the care environment.

Responsibilities include:

- Honor patient wishes and support them in achieving their goals

- Help patients leave this world with dignity

- Provide counseling and support, including coping strategies, anticipatory grief, and long-term care planning

- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality care

- Connect patients and families to community resources and referrals

- Communicate with social and community agencies, especially for high-risk families

- Maintain documentation and productivity standards according to defined organizational expectations

- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and community events

- Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, cooperation, and dependability

- Respect diverse beliefs, choices, and lifestyles

- Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred
  • Minimum of one (1) year of clinical geriatric experience required; hospice experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability in casework and counseling
  • Strong communication and counseling skills
  • Demonstrated skills in assisting individuals and families with problem-solving and navigating community resources
  • Ability to efficiently operate a computer; prior Electronic Health Records (EHR) experience preferred
  • Valid California driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle
  • Comfortable being mobile and traveling throughout the service area
  • Open to an occasional flexible schedule, including evenings or weekends

Compensation details: 37-54 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift

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