Hospice MSW Social Worker - Flexible Scheduling & 401K

AdvisaCare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; 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 Home Health & Hospice seeks a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families in Gaylord, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Traverse City and surrounding areas. This part-time/per diem role focuses on psychosocial assessments, family counseling and collaboration with an integrated hospice team.

Required is an MSW degree (CSWE accredited) and a valid driver’s license. Hospice experience is preferred; home health experience is a plus.

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 psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and helps develop goal-directed care plans.
• Provides care under physician direction and participates in IDT conferences, communicating psychosocial and family needs.
• Documents visits, calls and referrals accurately in the patient record.
• Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and provides counseling when required.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling as indicated.
• Acts as a care advocate for the patient/family unit and maintains community referrals.
• Offers ongoing counseling on death and dying and participates in Bereavement Team activities.
• Adheres to Hospice policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Patient advocacy

Bereavement support

Education

MSW degree (CSWE accredited)

Job description

AdvisaCare Home Health & Hospice seeks a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families in Gaylord, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Traverse City and surrounding areas. This part-time/per diem role focuses on psychosocial assessments, family counseling and collaboration with an integrated hospice team.

Required is an MSW degree (CSWE accredited) and a valid driver’s license. Hospice experience is preferred; home health experience is a plus.