Hospice MSW Social Worker - Flexible, Impactful Care

AdvisaCare; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part 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 is hiring a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families in a hospice home health environment across Gaylord, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Traverse City and surrounding areas. The MSW will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care planning in a compassionate, one‑on‑one setting.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, prefer at least one year in Home Health Care with hospice experience, and have a valid driver's license with reliable

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• One year of Home Health Care experience preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program

Job description

AdvisaCare is hiring a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families in a hospice home health environment across Gaylord, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Traverse City and surrounding areas. The MSW will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care planning in a compassionate, one‑on‑one setting.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, prefer at least one year in Home Health Care with hospice experience, and have a valid driver's license with reliable