Hospice MSW Social Worker - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

AdvisaCare; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full 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 Home Health and Hospice seeks a full-time MSW to join our Genesee and Lapeer County teams, with the Troy location as the parent agency. The role emphasizes compassionate patient and family support in hospice care.

You will collaborate with physicians and the IDT, conduct psychosocial and bereavement assessments, ensure accurate documentation, and advocate for high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care. A CSWE-accredited MSW and relevant home health experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited school.
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Empathy

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice seeks a full-time MSW to join our Genesee and Lapeer County teams, with the Troy location as the parent agency. The role emphasizes compassionate patient and family support in hospice care.

You will collaborate with physicians and the IDT, conduct psychosocial and bereavement assessments, ensure accurate documentation, and advocate for high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care. A CSWE-accredited MSW and relevant home health experience are preferred.