Hospice Medical Social Worker

Optimal Care; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO of 3 weeks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Vehicle Program for field R"

Pet Insurance

ID and Fraud Protection

And more…

Job summary

Optimal Care is a clinician-owned organization focused on delivering compassionate hospice social work across Jackson, MI and surrounding areas. The Hospice Medical Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and support families through end-of-life decisions within an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a licensed MSW/LMSW/LCSW, willingness to travel to patients’ homes and facilities, and a deep commitment to hospice philosophy of care.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work.
• Current State License as an MSW/LMSW/LCSW.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed MSW.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel to homes, facilities, and community settings.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate psychosocial care for patients and families navigating end-of-life illness.
• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Counsel patients and families and support advance care planning conversations.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and hospice staff to integrate needs into the plan of care.
• Travel within service area to provide care to patients in homes, facilities, or nursing homes.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Grief support

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

End-of-life guidance

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family dynamics

Professional boundaries

Education

MSW or Doctorate in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end‑of‑life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

About the Role

Provide compassionate, clinical psychosocial care that helps patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of end‑of‑life illness. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you'll support individuals facing terminal diagnoses by offering counseling, guidance, and resources that promote dignity, clarity, and emotional well‑being during one of life's most difficult transitions.

This role is ideal for a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about practicing the full scope of hospice social work in a deeply meaningful setting. You'll complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments, provide crisis intervention and counseling, and support advance care planning conversations that help families make informed, values‑based decisions. Working as a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you'll collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other hospice professionals to ensure emotional, cultural, and practical needs are fully integrated into each patient's plan of care. Your work will directly support both patients and families while also strengthening the care experience across the entire hospice journey.

Location

• Office Location: Jackson, MI
• Main Service Area: Jackson and surrounding
• This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Qualification

• Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
• Current State License as a Master's Social Worker (MSW/LMSW/LCSW)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Willingness to travel to homes, facilities, and community settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospice or palliative care experience
• Clinical experience with grief counseling and end-of-life issues
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice benefit and Conditions of Participation

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical counseling and grief support skills
• Expertise in psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention
• Ability to guide patients and families through end-of-life challenges
• Excellent communication skills with emotional intelligence
• Cultural sensitivity and competence working with diverse populations
• Knowledge of community resources and social service systems
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
• Understanding of family systems and dynamics
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing empathetic support
• Deep commitment to hospice philosophy of care

Pay Range

$70,000—$75,000 USD

How We Care for You

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more…

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third‑party administrator, the Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.