Hospice Social Worker (Prn)

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW) -

Kansas City / Leawood Area

At Elara Caring, we believe the best place for care is where patients live - at home. We know there's no place like it, and that's why our teams provide high-quality, compassionate care to more than 60,000 patients each day across their preferred home settings. Wherever our patients are on their journey of health, we're there - because we care.

Each team member plays a vital role in this mission. As a Medical Social Worker (MSW), you'll make a meaningful impact by supporting patients and families through the challenges that come with illness, recovery, and transition.

If you're driven by purpose, compassion, and the opportunity to make a difference, Elara Caring is where you belong.

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

• Collaborative, team-focused work environment

• Meaningful work that truly impacts lives

• Competitive compensation

• Opportunities for advancement and professional growth

What You'll Do as a Medical Social Worker (MSW):

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to identify psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs of patients.

• Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Provide counseling, education, and community resource coordination to support patient and family well-being.

• Communicate significant findings and updates to supervisors, physicians, and care team members.

• Ensure compliance with agency policies, documentation standards, and quality of care guidelines.

• Participate in discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.

• Advocate for patient safety, dignity, and empowerment at every step.

What You'll Bring:

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited school

• Current State Social Work License (Kansas and/or Missouri preferred)

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

• Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills

• Ability to travel within assigned area (approximately 50%)

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. and meet physical demands of the role

Be Part of Something Greater

Join Elara Caring and make a difference every day - one patient, one family, one home at a time.

Apply today to bring your compassion and expertise to our Kansas City/Leawood team!

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law.

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

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