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Desert Compass Social Work Services

DESERT COMPASS SOCIAL WORK SERVICES


PRN Medical Social Worker (LMSW) Support for Hospice, Home Health & Hospital Partners


When patients and families face moments of crisis, transition, or end‑of‑life decisions, they deserve a steady guide. Desert Compass Social Work Services provides flexible, high‑quality PRN Medical Social Worker (LMSW) support to agencies across Central Arizona — with telehealth available for added accessibility.


With experience in fast‑paced emergency departments, acute care settings, and hospice care, along with clinical training from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Melanie Nordin‑Pyle, LMSW, brings a rare blend of crisis readiness, clinical clarity, and compassionate presence.


Available for:


• Hospice agencies

• Home health programs

• Hospitals

• Short‑term LMSW staffing needs



Serving Central AZ • Telehealth Available

Services

Medical Social Work Services

 Medical Social Work Services (LMSW)


Desert Compass provides comprehensive, clinically grounded MSW support tailored to the needs of hospice, home health, and hospital partners.


 Services


• New patient psychosocial assessments (LMSW)

• Routine MSW visits

• Crisis MSW visits

• Emergency department–informed crisis assessment

• Hospital‑to‑home or hospital‑to‑hospice transition support

• Complex discharge planning

• Family meetings & care conferences

• GIP support (General Inpatient hospice level of care)

• Bereavement & anticipatory grief support

• ALTCS/Miller Trust education

• Community resource navigation

• Documentation in your EMR

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with RN, MD, Chaplain, CNA, and leadership

Short‑Term LMSW Staffing Support & Coverage

When census spikes, staff are out, or your team needs temporary support, Desert Compass provides reliable, clinically experienced LMSW coverage.


• High‑census relief

• Weekend & holiday LMSW coverage

• Last‑minute staffing support

• Short‑term coverage for vacations, leave, or turnover

• Documentation assistance

• New MSW onboarding/training

• EMR‑ready with minimal onboarding required


FOR AGENCIES

Why Partner With Desert Compass?


—Crisis‑Ready


Experience in emergency departments means rapid assessment, calm under pressure, and strong clinical judgment.



—Hospice‑Grounded


Years of hospice experience ensure comfort with end‑of‑life conversations, family dynamics, and Medicare‑aligned documentation.



—Mayo Clinic–Trained


A foundation of excellence, precision, and interdisciplinary collaboration.



—Flexible PRN Support



—Short‑Term LMSW Staffing Support & Coverage for:


• High census

• Staff leave

• Weekends & holidays

• Sudden staffing gaps



—Minimal Onboarding Needed


EMR‑ready, documentation‑fluent, and able to integrate quickly into your workflow.


Social Work Service Rate List

Medical Social Work/Hospice Visit Rates

New Patient Initial Psychosocial Visit (LMSW)

$150

Established Patient Routine MSW Visit

$100

Crisis MSW Visit

$150

Short‑Term LMSW Staffing Support & Coverage

Hourly Rate

$65/hr

Weekend Hourly Rate

$75

Premium Add‑Ons

$50-$150

• Holiday Visits: +$50

• After‑Hours Crisis Support: +$75


Additional

• Mileage: IRS standard rate

• On‑Call Retainer (optional): $150/week



TELEHEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE

Mission - Values

Meet Melanie Nordin‑Pyle, LMSW


Medical Social Worker 

• Crisis‑Ready • Hospice‑Grounded • Mayo Clinic–Trained


Melanie Nordin‑Pyle, LMSW, is a Medical Social Worker with extensive experience in fast‑paced emergency departments, acute care settings, and hospice care. She trained at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she developed strong clinical assessment skills, crisis intervention expertise, and a deep understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork.


Her background spans the full continuum of care — from emergency mental health stabilization and complex discharge planning to end‑of‑life support and family systems work. Melanie brings a calm, grounded presence to high‑acuity situations and excels at guiding patients and families through moments of crisis, transition, and vulnerability.


Through Desert Compass Social Work Services, she provides reliable, high‑quality PRN LMSW coverage to hospice, home health, and hospital partners across Central Arizona.



Mission


To guide patients, families, and care teams through the most vulnerable moments with clarity, compassion, and clinically excellent Medical Social Work support.


Values


• Clinical Excellence — grounded in Mayo Clinic training and acute‑care experience

• Compassionate Presence — meeting families where they are

• Reliability — consistent, high‑quality support when agencies need it most

• Dignity — honoring each patient’s story and cultural background

• Collaboration — strengthening care through interdisciplinary teamwork

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