Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Employee appreciation program

Rewarding work environment

24/7 staffing support

Job summary

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice seeks a full-time MSW to join our compassionate team in Michigan. The MSW will perform psychosocial assessments, develop person-centered care plans, and provide counseling and bereavement support under physician supervision.

Qualified candidates have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, at least one year in home health, hospice experience preferred, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited school.
• One year of Home Health Care experience preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and helps in goal-directed care plans.
• Provides care under the direction of a physician.
• Participates in IDT conferences, sharing psychosocial information affecting patient and family.
• Documents all patient/family visits, calls and referrals in the chart.
• Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling.
• Acts as a care advocate for patient/family within the team.
• Maintains contact with community agencies to promote referrals.
• Offers ongoing counseling on death and dying as needed.
• Participates in Bereavement Team activities as assigned.
• Adheres to all Hospice policies.

Skills

Home Health experience

Hospice experience

Driver's license

Education

MSW degree (CSWE)

Job description

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a Full time compassionate MSW (Masters of Social Work to join our team. AdvisaCare is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the families we serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life limiting illnesses, then we are a fit for you! If you feel as called as we do to make a difference in the journey of HOSPICE then we are the family for YOU!

QUALIFICATIONS

• MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred
• Hospice experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation

JOB DUTIES

• Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
• Provides care under the direction of a physician.
• Participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
• Documents all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record.
• Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Plays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit.
• Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals.
• Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed.
• Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
• Adheres to all Hospice policies.

BENEFITS

• 401K Retirement Plan Medical benefits Available Ability to earn PTO Flexible Scheduling Excellent Pay Employee Appreciation program Rewarding Work Environment 24/7 staffing support