Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare; Lakeview (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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 is seeking a full-time MSW to join our compassionate hospice team in Michigan. The role involves psychosocial assessments, care planning support, and collaboration with the medical team to improve patient and family well-being.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW and licensure; experience in bereavement and crisis counseling is valued. We offer 401K, medical benefits, PTO, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required with licensure to practice social work.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and contribute to goal-directed care plans.
• Document patient/family visits and referrals in the patient record accurately and timely.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling to patients and families as needed.
• Collaborate with physician and IDT members to address psychosocial and financial needs.

Skills

MSW

Education

Master of Social Work

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!

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