MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical benefits

PTO eligible

Flexible scheduling

Competitive pay

Employee recognition

Supportive team

24/7 staffing

Job summary

AdvisaCare Home Health & Hospice is hiring a Medical Social Worker (MSW) for the Gaylord, MI area. This part-time/per diem role focuses on compassionate, one-on-one care and supporting patients and families through difficult moments.

The MSW will perform psychosocial assessments, participate in care planning, and coordinate resources with the hospice team, while maintaining documentation and patient advocacy. A CSWE-accredited MSW and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• CSWE-accredited MSW degree required.
• One year of home health care experience preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial, emotional, and bereavement assessments and assists in planning goal-directed care.
• Documents patient/family visits and actions timely and accurately in the record.
• Coordinates with physicians and IDT to support psychosocial needs.
• Provides crisis counseling and ongoing support to patients and families.
• Maintains compliance with Hospice policies and community referrals.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MSW degree (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Spring Into Meaningful Work

We’re Hiring a Medical Social Worker (MSW)!

Ready to grow your career while making a real difference?
Join AdvisaCare Home Health & Hospice and be part of something truly meaningful this season.

As an MSW, you’ll enjoy:
Supporting patients and families through life’s most important moments
Providing compassionate care in a one-on-one setting
Being part of a dedicated, supportive hospice team
Flexible part-time/per diem opportunities
Making an impact in your local community

We’re looking for a compassionate, driven Medical Social Worker (MSW) who is passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Serving Gaylord, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Traverse City and surrounding areas

If you feel called to make a difference in the hospice journey, we’d love to welcome you to our family.

Care that truly matters starts with you.

• MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred
• Hospice experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation

Job Duties:

• 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.

• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical benefits Available
• Ability to earn PTO
• Flexible Scheduling
• Excellent Pay
• Employee Appreciation program
• Rewarding Work Environment
• 24/7 staffing support