Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare; Flint, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical benefits available

Ability to earn PTO

Flexible scheduling

Excellent pay

Employee appreciation program

Rewarding work environment

24/7 staffing support

Job summary

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice in Michigan is seeking a full-time MSW (Masters of Social Work) to join our team in the Genesee and Lapeer County areas, with our Troy location being the parent agency. We serve patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families with compassionate care.

A CSWE-accredited MSW is required; one year of home health care experience and hospice experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are also required.

Qualifications

• CSWE-accredited MSW required
• One year of home health care experience preferred
• Hospice experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments and helps develop goal-directed care plans
• Provides care under physician direction and participates in IDT conferences
• Documents patient/family visits and referrals accurately in the record
• Conducts reassessments and counseling as needed
• Provides crisis intervention and individual/family counseling when indicated
• Advocates for patient/family needs and coordinates with community agencies
• Maintains contact with Bereavement Team and adheres to hospice policies

Skills

Empathy

Counseling skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MSW degree (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a Full time compassionate MSW (Masters of Social Work to join our team in the Genesee and Lapeer County areas with our Troy location being your Parent Agency. 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!

• 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.

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