Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) - Field-Based, Part-Time

GRACE OF KIMBALL TOWNSHIP LLC; Kimball Township (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Touch of Grace/Odyssey Hospice Care LLC seeks a Part-Time Licensed Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to hospice patients and families in Kimball Township and Rochester Hills. The role involves assessments, counseling, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team in home and facility settings.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW, is LMSW-licensed in Michigan, and has experience in healthcare or hospice settings.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Michigan LMSW license.
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Hospice, palliative-care, home-health, geriatric, or long-term-care experience preferred.
• Ability to travel between Kimball Township and Rochester Hills service areas.
• Background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments within required timeframes.
• Develop and update individualized social work plans of care.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and end-of-life education.
• Assist with advance directives and caregiver stress management.
• Coordinate with nurses, physicians, hospice aides, chaplains, and facilities.
• Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Counseling

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Travel

Driver's license

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Touch of Grace/Odyssey Hospice Care LLC seeks a Part-Time Licensed Medical Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to hospice patients and families in Kimball Township and Rochester Hills. The role involves assessments, counseling, care planning, and coordination with an interdisciplinary team in home and facility settings.

The ideal candidate holds an MSW, is LMSW-licensed in Michigan, and has experience in healthcare or hospice settings.