Hospice Medical Social Worker — Field-Based Care Navigator

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 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.