Social Worker- Hospice

St. Croix Hospice; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families through the end-of-life journey. You will meet with patients, collaborate with the clinical team, and coordinate access to community resources and services.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited social work degree, current licensure, and the ability to conduct psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and coordinate care. A compassionate, autonomous practice is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an CSWE-accredited program.
• Current Social Work licensed in the state(s) of practice.
• Six licensure levels: LBSW, LMSW, Limited LMSW, LCSW, SST, Limited SST.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, identify safety or support needs, and provide resources, referrals, and care planning support for patients and families.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support, including follow up for at risk individuals and coordination of bereavement activities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation, support cultural and end of life needs, liaise with community agencies, and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients and their loved ones to provide psychosocial support and resources.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate care and treatment planning.
• Help families access appropriate community resources and services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and support care planning and referrals.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support, with follow-up as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant documentation and coordinate with community agencies.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Bereavement support

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Licensed Social Worker (state license)

Job description

At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their families through the end-of-life journey. We are committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for our patients, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of our deeply compassionate family of caregivers guiding extraordinary life experiences, then we invite you to join our team, where your work truly matters.

At St. Croix Hospice, the Social Worker plays a vital role on the patient care team, offering compassionate emotional and practical support to patients and their families in accordance with each individual’s Plan of Care. This position involves meeting with patients and their loved ones, working collaboratively with the clinical team, and helping families access the appropriate community resources and services they need.

If you're a compassionate Social Worker who values meaningful patient connections and autonomy in your practice, we’d love to meet you.

Social Worker Requirements & Core Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Current Social Work licensed in the state(s) of practice
• Six (6) licensure levels:
• Licensed Bachelor Social Work (LBSW)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (Limited LMSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Social Service Technician (SST)
• Limited Social Service Technician (SST)
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, identify safety or support needs, and provide resources, referrals, and care planning support for patients and families.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support, including follow up for at risk individuals and coordination of bereavement activities.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate documentation, support cultural and end of life needs, liaise with community agencies, and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance

Social Worker Benefits & Schedule:

• Schedule: M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm, Full-time position.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Company-paid short/long-term disability and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.