MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part 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 & Hospice seeks a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families in Gaylord, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Traverse City and surrounding areas. This part-time/per diem role focuses on psychosocial assessments, family counseling and collaboration with an integrated hospice team.

Required is an MSW degree (CSWE accredited) and a valid driver’s license. Hospice experience is preferred; home health experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from CSWE accredited program.
• One year of experience in Home Health Care 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, communicating psychosocial and family needs.
• Documents visits, calls and referrals accurately in the patient record.
• Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and provides counseling when required.
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling as indicated.
• Acts as a care advocate for the patient/family unit and maintains community referrals.
• Offers ongoing counseling on death and dying and participates in Bereavement Team activities.
• Adheres to Hospice policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Patient advocacy

Bereavement support

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.

Requirements

• 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, accurate 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

Benefits

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