Hospice MSW Social Worker - Flexible Scheduling & Benefits

AdvisaCare; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan

Medical benefits

PTO

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Appreciation program

Rewarding Work Environment

24/7 staffing support

Job summary

AdvisaCare is seeking a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to guide patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and advocacy. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, care planning, and crisis counseling within a support-focused care environment.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW (CSWE-accredited) and an active LMSW/LLMSW license in Michigan, with experience in home health or hospice settings preferred and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program
• Active LMSW/LLMSW in Michigan or eligible to practice in US
• Experience with patients and families in hospice/home health preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement assessments and assist in care plan development
• Provide care under physician supervision and participate in IDT conferences
• Document visits, contacts, and referrals in patient records
• Conduct reassessments and provide counseling as needed
• Provide crisis intervention and individual/family counseling
• Advocate for patient and family and coordinate with community services
• Offer counseling on death and dying for patients and families
• Participate in Bereavement Team activities
• Adhere to hospice policies

Education

MSW degree

Active LMSW or LLMSW license (Michigan)

Job description

AdvisaCare is seeking a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to guide patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and advocacy. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, care planning, and crisis counseling within a support-focused care environment.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW (CSWE-accredited) and an active LMSW/LLMSW license in Michigan, with experience in home health or hospice settings preferred and a valid driver's license.