Compassionate Hospice MSW Social Worker | Flexible Schedule

AdvisaCare; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical benefits

PTO

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Appreciation program

24/7 staffing support

Job summary

AdvisaCare is seeking a licensed MSW social worker to guide patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and advocacy. You will participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, develop care plans, and provide psychosocial counseling to support families through life-limiting illnesses.

Responsibilities include comprehensive psychosocial assessments, documentation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community resources to ensure holistic end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Active LMSW or LLMSW license in Michigan.
• Prior experience working with patients and families.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience in home health care or hospice care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement assessments and assist in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
• Provide care under the direction of a physician and participate in IDT conferences, observing, assessing, and sharing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial conditions affecting the patient and family
• Document all patient and family visits, telephone contacts, and referral actions in a timely, accurate, and concise manner in the patient record
• Conduct reassessments of patient and family needs and provide counseling as required
• Provide crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated
• Serve as a care advocate for the patient and family unit
• Develop and maintain contact with appropriate community agencies and services to promote interagency cooperation and facilitate related referrals
• Provide ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed
• Participate as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned
• Adhere to all hospice policies

Education

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school

Job description

AdvisaCare is seeking a licensed MSW social worker to guide patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and advocacy. You will participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, develop care plans, and provide psychosocial counseling to support families through life-limiting illnesses.

Responsibilities include comprehensive psychosocial assessments, documentation, crisis intervention, and collaboration with community resources to ensure holistic end-of-life care.