Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Employee appreciation

Rewarding work environment

24/7 staffing support

Job summary

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is seeking a full-time Master of Social Work (MSW) to join our hospice team serving Genesee and Lapeer Counties, with Troy as the parent agency. The MSW will perform psychosocial assessments, contribute to goal-directed care plans, and collaborate with the IDT to support patients and families.

Applicants should have an MSW from CSWE-accredited program, with hospice experience and at least one year in home health preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and helps develop goal-directed care plans.
• Provides care under physician direction; participates in IDT conferences and notes psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and financial conditions.
• Documents patient/family visits, calls and referrals timely and accurately in the chart.
• Conducts reassessments and counseling as required.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Acts as a care advocate for patient/family units and coordinates with community agencies.
• Offers ongoing counseling on death and dying; supports Bereavement Team as assigned.
• Adheres to Hospice policies and procedures.

Skills

Bereavement counseling

Crisis intervention

Patient advocacy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

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