MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time/per diem

Job summary

AdvisaCare Hospice LLC is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our hospice team serving Gaylord, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Traverse City and surrounding areas in Michigan. The MSW will support patients and families, provide one-on-one compassionate care, and join a dedicated hospice team.

We offer flexible part-time/per diem opportunities and a meaningful role in end-of-life care. A CSWE-accredited MSW is required, with preferred experience in home health or hospice and a

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• One year of Home Health Care experience preferred.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and helps develop goal-directed care plans.
• Provides care under physician direction and participates in IDT conferences.
• Documents all patient/family visits and referrals timely in patient records.
• Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
• Acts as a care advocate for patient/family units and coordinates with community agencies.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Empathy

Crisis counseling

Education

MSW degree (CSWE accredited)

Job description

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.

ADVISACARE HOSPICE LLC provides compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort for patients and families through personalized hospice services and support.

Hospitals and Health Care

Company size 2–10 employees

Headquarters Grand Rapids, Michigan

4234 CASCADE RD SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546, us