Social Work - Social Worker
Sequoia Hospice
San Jose, CA

Medical Social Worker (MSW) – Hospice

Join the Sequoia Hospice Team — Where Compassion, Excellence, and Purpose Meet

At Sequoia Hospice, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional, individualized hospice care to patients and families in our diverse community. Our mission is to support a safe, meaningful transition home while providing compassionate, dignified end‑of‑life care. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary hospice care team.

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Job Summary

The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, emotional support, counseling, and resource referrals for hospice patients and their families. You will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic, patient‑centered care aligned with each patient’s hospice plan of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive social work evaluations and develop individualized care plans.

• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients, caregivers, and families.

• Deliver services ordered by the physician and outlined in the hospice plan of care.

• Communicate regularly with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Assist the care team in understanding key social, emotional, and environmental factors affecting patient health.

• Prepare timely and accurate clinical documentation for all patient encounters.

• Offer community resource referrals and practical assistance to patients and caregivers.

• Serve as a liaison between families and community agencies, ensuring seamless coordination of services.

• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with internal staff and leadership.

• Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and development of the total plan of care.

• Maintain and develop partnerships with public and private agencies to support patient needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW/DSW/PhD) from a CSWE‑accredited school.

• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (hospice experience preferred).

• Current CPR certification.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable insured vehicle, and ability to travel within assigned service areas.

Why Work at Sequoia Hospice?

As part of the Cornerstone Group, Sequoia Home Health & Hospice combines the strength of a national organization with the heart and flexibility of a local team. We believe our employees are the foundation of our success and empower them to create innovative programs that best serve patients and families.

We live our CAPLICO Core Values:

• Celebration

• Accountability

• Passion for Learning

• Love One Another

• Intelligent Risk Taking

• Customer Second

• Ownership

Position Details

• Job Title: Medical Social Worker – Hospice

• Pay Range: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour

• Status: Part‑Time

• Service Areas: Santa Clara County, Alameda County & San Mateo County

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to help build the best Home Health & Hospice agency in the Bay Area, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and make a meaningful difference with Sequoia Hospice.