Overview
Social Worker / MSW, Palliative Care Location
- Columbia,
- MD
- Position:
- Social
- Worker /
- MSW,
- Palliative
- Care
- Remote/Virtual
- Position:
- No
- Coverage
- Area: St. Agnes Hospital Find Your
- Passion and
- Purpose as a
- Full-Time
- Palliative
- Care
- Social
- Worker
- Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
- Schedule:
- Monday -
- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Reimagine Your Career in Palliative Care Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. Offer Based on Years of Experience
What You Need to Know
Be the Best Palliative Clinical Social Worker You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you! Master’s Degree from accredited school of Social Work or related field; Valid license/registration of permit to practice in state(s) of agency operation if required Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance specialty preferred Unless otherwise dictated by the state, at least one (1) year of professional social work experience (post-graduate) in a healthcare setting required; 2+ years preferred Experience or education in grief counseling preferred. Discharge planning experience preferred. Required Certifications and Licensures: Licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in the state of agency operation if required Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Responsibilities
As a Palliative Care Clinical Social Worker, you will: Serves as an integral member of the healthcare team providing assessments, coordination, treatment planning, information and referral to community resources and other social work services to meet the complex needs of a patient and family in a hospital, home, and post-acute setting Provide counseling to understand disease trajectory towards acceptance Serves as liaison between patient and Palliative Care team and Hospice team to provide continuity of care Assist the core members of the Palliative Care team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient's health, to establish a plan of care which fosters the personal worth, spritual well-bing, and human dignity of each patient. Assess the social, spiritual, and emotional needs/factors to estimate the patient's and involved caregiver's capacity and potential to cop with the problems of daily living and with serious illness Support the patient and chosen family through education and facilitate the completion of Advanced Directives including funeral planning Provide discharge planning related to change of level-of-care Education of the patient and family on how to proactively manage symptoms, as well as how to respond appropriately in times of crisis with an emphasis on utilizing palliative in-home support and other lower acuity interventions when appropriate. Our Investment in You Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Company-matching 401(k) Flexible spending and health savings accounts Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees And more!
Why AccentCare?
Come As You Are At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
