Hospice Medical Social Worker – Southeast Michigan Talent Pool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking a licensed Hospice Medical Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial care for patients and families facing end‑of‑life illness. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, offer crisis counseling, and support advance care planning.

This role involves daily travel within the service area to patients’ homes and facilities. You’ll collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other hospice staff to ensure culturally sensitive, holistic care during the hospice journey.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
• Current state licensure as LMSW or LCSW
• Minimum 1 year of licensed MSW experience
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance
• Willingness to travel to homes, facilities, and community settings

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention
• Deliver counseling and support to patients and families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to integrate psychosocial needs into care plans
• Support advance care planning conversations and values-based decisions

Skills

Clinical counseling

Grief support

Psychosocial assessment

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Family systems

End-of-life care

Education

MSW or Doctoral in social work

Job description

Hospice Medical Social Worker – Southeast Michigan Talent Pool

Jackson, MI

Explore Future Opportunities with Optimal Care

Optimal Care is growing, and we’re looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. We invite you to submit your resume so we can learn more about your experience and the type of role you’re looking for. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.

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 Options:
• Lansing-C linton / Eaton / Ingham
• South-Hillsdale / Lenawee / Monroe
• 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 Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
• Current state licensure as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (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

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
• Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Optimal C are 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.

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.