Hospice MSW Social Worker - Compassionate In-Home Support

AdvisaCare; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

PTO

Flexible scheduling

Employee appreciation

Staffing support

Job summary

AdvisaCare is seeking a qualified Hospice Social Worker to guide patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and advocacy. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, counseling, and community referrals in a home health care setting.

You will work under physician supervision, participate in IDT conferences, document visits, and provide crisis support as needed. A CSWE-accredited MSW and Michigan LMSW/LLMSW license are required.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Active LMSW or LLMSW license in Michigan required.
• Experience working with patients and families in hospice or home health settings preferred.
• Valid driver''s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement assessments and contribute to goal-directed care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and participate in IDT conferences, sharing psychosocial and financial updates.
• Document all patient and family visits and communications in the patient record.
• Conduct regular reassessments and provide counseling as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Advocate for patient and family care needs and coordinate with community resources.
• Engage with the Bereavement Team as assigned and support related activities.
• Adhere to hospice policies and maintain high-quality care standards.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Interagency coordination

Assessment skills

Documentation

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

AdvisaCare is seeking a qualified Hospice Social Worker to guide patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and advocacy. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, counseling, and community referrals in a home health care setting.

You will work under physician supervision, participate in IDT conferences, document visits, and provide crisis support as needed. A CSWE-accredited MSW and Michigan LMSW/LLMSW license are required.