Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 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 is seeking a Full time MSW to join our compassionate care team serving patients in Michigan. You will perform psychosocial assessments, help develop care plans, and support families through life-limiting illnesses in a hospice setting.

Requirements include an MSW from CSWE-accredited program, at least one year in home health care (hospice preferred), and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments.
• Assists in development and implementation of goal-directed care plans.
• Documents patient visits and referrals accurately in the patient record.
• Conducts reassessments of patient and family needs and counseling as required.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Acts as a care advocate for the patient and family unit.
• Develops and maintains community referrals to promote interagency cooperation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication with patients/families

Education

MSW degree from CSWE-accredited school

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!

• 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