Hospice Social Worker

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) / Roth

Pet Insurance

Paid Vacation

Mileage Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Flexible Schedule

Autonomy

ESOP

Job summary

Interim HealthCare in Grandville, MI is seeking a Hospice Medical Social Worker (BSW) to visit patients in their homes, provide care management, counseling, and access to resources to improve quality of life at end of life.

You will join a team with RN, LPN, CNA, Spiritual Counselor, Volunteers, Hospice Aides, PT, OT or SLP; benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k), ESOP, mileage reimbursement, paid vacation, and flexible assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work accredited by CSWE.
• Licensed to practice as a Social Worker in the state of employment.
• Active license in good standing.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based social services to patients dealing with end-of-life issues including care management, pain, and symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illnesses, depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their journey difficult.
• Work as part of a hospice team including an RN, LPN, CNA, Spiritual Counselor, Volunteers, Hospice Aides, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goals.
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals.
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Location: Grandville, MI, 49418

Hospice Medical Social Worker (BSW)

Discover a new lane in social work that brings hope to patients enduring difficult health issues and approaching their end‑of‑life journey. As a Hospice Social Worker for Interim HealthCare, you’ll visit patients and families in their homes and help them access the resources, counseling, and support they will need as they strive to achieve the highest possible quality of life during this challenging time. Interim HealthCare, the nation’s first home care company, is looking for Hospice Social Workers to join our team. It’s an opportunity to advocate for others in meaningful ways that improve their lives and bring strength amid their struggles. If that resonates with your heart, you are made for this!

Our Hospice Medical Social Workers enjoy some excellent benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life & short-term & long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k)/Roth.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid vacation time No weekend, on-call, or holiday rotation.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work‑life balance.
• 1:1 social worker‑to‑patient ratios where you impact outcomes.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Company contributes shares on your behalf at no cost to you to build extra retirement value just by working here! (eligible after 1yr of 1000 hours worked)

Responsibilities

• Provide home‑based social services to patients dealing with end‑of‑life issues including care management, pain, and symptoms associated with chronic and terminal illnesses, depression, anxiety, poor nutrition or a lack of resources that make managing their journey difficult.
• Work as part of a hospice team which will include an RN, LPN, CNA, Spiritual Counselor, Volunteers, Hospice Aides, PT, OT or SLP, focused on the patient’s plan of care and individual goals.
• Monitor a patient’s psychosocial condition and identify social and emotional needs.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient is moving toward goals.
• Provide counseling, community resource planning, crisis intervention and advocacy.
• Consult with family and caregivers on patient’s plan of care and how to help them progress.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Licensed to practice as a Social Worker in the state in which employed.
• The license is active and in good standing.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Why Work for Interim HealthCare? Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Medical Social Workers. Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family‑oriented culture that values and appreciates social workers, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of Medical Social Workers who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the home‑based, social services they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.