Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Location: North Kansas City, Missouri

Salary: $65,000-$72,500

Shift: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job Overview:
We are seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join its Home Health and Hospice team serving both Kansas and Missouri locations. This is a full-time, flexible role focused on providing hospice and home health social work services to adult and geriatric patients in their homes. The LMSW plays a critical role in supporting patients and families through psychosocial assessments, care planning, education, and emotional support while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary care teams. This position offers long-term stability with a well-established agency and a strong emphasis on holistic, patient-centered care.

Coverage Details:

• Coverage Area: North Kansas City, including Liberty, Platte City, Excelsior Springs, Blue Springs, and Independence
• Average Daily Mileage: Approximately 50 to 100 miles per day, typically 50–70 miles
• Mileage Reimbursement: $0.45 per mile, excluding mileage to and from home

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hospice and home health social work services through in-home patient visits
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans tailored to patient and family needs
• Support patients and families with counseling, education, and resource coordination
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care delivery
• Assist patients and families with advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans using electronic charting systems
• Monitor patient needs and communicate changes to the care team
• Promote holistic, non-pharmacologic approaches when appropriate, addressing nutrition, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational regulations

Required Qualifications:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited program
• Active LMSW license in Missouri and/or Kansas, as applicable
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a healthcare setting, hospice experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and active auto insurance
• U.S. citizenship or valid green card
• Strong communication, assessment, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a home-based care environment

Benefits:

• Generous compensation with yearly merit increases
• Health insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off starting at 3 weeks, increasing with tenure
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid mileage reimbursement
• Company phone reimbursement
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
• Employer-paid life insurance up to $10,000 with additional voluntary options
• Employee discount programs
• LegalShield legal coverage and identity theft protection
• MetLife accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedule and supportive team culture

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