Hospice Social Worker (MSW) — Compassionate Care

AdvisaCare; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full 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 and Hospice is seeking a Full-time MSW to join our compassionate team in Michigan. The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school and has hospice/home health experience or a strong desire to specialize in end-of-life care.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, support families, and coordinate with physicians and IDT teams to ensure holistic, patient-centered care. We offer a rewarding work environment with flexible scheduling and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school.
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Education

MSW degree from CSWE-accredited school

Job description

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Full-time MSW to join our compassionate team in Michigan. The ideal candidate holds an MSW from a CSWE-accredited school and has hospice/home health experience or a strong desire to specialize in end-of-life care.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, support families, and coordinate with physicians and IDT teams to ensure holistic, patient-centered care. We offer a rewarding work environment with flexible scheduling and competitive benefits.