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PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW)
12/13/2025
The PRN Medical Social Worker is responsible for assessing the psychosocial status of patients and families, providing counseling, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. They also maintain clinical records and assist with advanced directives and community resources.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
11-50 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
About The Company
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey.
About the Role
<p><em><span data-contrast="auto">Reports To: Director of Clinical Services </span></em></p>
<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Luminary Hospice:</span></strong></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Luminary Hospice, we are a mission-driven organization that empowers our team members to shape our culture in order to allow them to provide the highest quality support to patients and families throughout their entire end-of-life journey.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey. We are centered on caring for the whole person – with expert medical care, pain management as well as emotional and spiritual support along with resources, information, and emotional support for families and caregivers. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the role:</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Heading 1 Char"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">The PRN </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Masters of S</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">ocial </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">W</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">orker contracted or employed through the organization </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">is responsible for</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[201342446,"1",201342447,"5",201342448,"1",201342449,"1",469777841,"Aptos",469777842,"",469777843,"Aptos",469777844,"Aptos",201341986,"1",469769226,"Aptos",268442635,"24",469775450,"eop",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"eop",335572020,"1",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>
<ol>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group.</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> Provides an assessment </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">in</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> the patient's identified residence and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">assistance</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> when this is not safe, and another plan is </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">required</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.</span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Counsels</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Provides crisis intervention when necessary.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary groups, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.</span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Educates patients and families on, and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">assists</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> in, the</span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">preparation of advanced directives.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">regarding</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> practical and environmental needs.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">assisting</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Assists</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Actively </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">participates</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Assists</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> family and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">patient</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> in planning for funeral arrangements, and</span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.</span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":780,"335559731":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ol>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">stated</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> in this description.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Job Qualifications:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>
<ol>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":780,"335559731":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ol>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">OR</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":480,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<ol>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":2,"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> Meets personnel qualifications </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">stated</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> in §418.114(b)(3).</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":2,"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Minimum of one (1) </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">years</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> of</span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.</span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":2,"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Experience in hospice care preferred.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":2,"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":2,"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Possesses and </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">maintains</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> current CPR Certification.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="%1." data-font="Aptos,Arial" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":2,"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">in accordance with</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> state or organization requirements and is in good working order.</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="eop"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":780,"335559731":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
</ol>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Physical Demands:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Equal Employment Opportunity:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All employment decisions at Luminary Hospice are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>
<h3><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation and Benefits:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">PRN is not eligible for benefits. </span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><img src="https://www.luminaryhospice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LUMI-Careers-Footer.jpg" alt="" width="852" style="max-width: 100%;"></p></div>
Key Skills
Medical Social WorkCrisis InterventionCounselingAssessmentCommunicationCollaborationCultural CompetenceRecord KeepingPatient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary TeamworkEmotional SupportResource CoordinationAdvanced DirectivesFamily DynamicsCaregiver SupportQuality Improvement
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