Hospice MSW Social Worker - Flexible Scheduling

Oncology Voice Network LLC; Lapeer, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Flexible Scheduling

Excellent Pay

Employee Appreciation program

Rewarding Work Environment

24/7 staffing support

Job summary

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Full-time MSW to join our hospice team serving Genesee and Lapeer County. The MSW will perform psychosocial assessments, assist in care planning, and participate in IDT conferences under physician direction.

Requirements include CSWE-accredited MSW, 1 year home health care experience (hospice preferred), and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Competitive benefits and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• One year of experience in Home Health Care 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.

Job description

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Full-time MSW to join our hospice team serving Genesee and Lapeer County. The MSW will perform psychosocial assessments, assist in care planning, and participate in IDT conferences under physician direction.

Requirements include CSWE-accredited MSW, 1 year home health care experience (hospice preferred), and valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Competitive benefits and supportive work environment offered.