Social Worker Hospice Care

Ocean Healthcare; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amara Hospice Care is seeking a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to join a compassionate interdisciplinary team serving patients and families across Metro Detroit. The role emphasizes emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and practical support throughout the end-of-life journey and bereavement process.

This full-time position covers Metro Detroit and surrounding areas with a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, and requires strong advocacy, coordination, and compassionate communication to

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in Michigan.
• Minimum of one year of supervised experience in a medical/educational/social service setting.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while collaborating in a team.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families.
• Educate patients and families regarding hospice benefits and available services.
• Gather and evaluate financial, social, emotional, and environmental information affecting care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Coordinate community resources and bereavement support.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation per agency policies.

Skills

LSW License (MI)

Supervised clinical experience

Communication skills

Organization & independence

MS Word / Email / EMR

Travel readiness

Knowledge of Saginaw County area

Tools

Microsoft Word

EMR

Email software / Internet apps

Job description

Hospice Social Worker

Join Our Compassionate Hospice Team

If you are caring, compassionate, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life challenges, we invite you to join the dedicated team at Amara Hospice Care.

Position Summary

The Hospice Social Worker is an integral member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, providing emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and practical support to patients and their families. This role involves assessing patient and family needs, coordinating community resources, facilitating care planning, and supporting families through the end-of-life journey and bereavement process.

This is a full-time position covering Metro Detroit and surrounding areas.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Essential Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families.
• Educate patients and families regarding hospice benefits and available services.
• Gather and evaluate financial, social, emotional, and environmental information that may impact care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care.
• Assist the care team in understanding the social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and financial factors affecting patient care.
• Reassess patient and family needs throughout the hospice journey and adjust interventions as needed.
• Identify and coordinate community, family, and support resources to enhance quality of life.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Assess spiritual and religious needs and coordinate support services in accordance with patient and family wishes.
• Support families throughout the bereavement process.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate actively as a member of the interdisciplinary hospice team.

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of one year of supervised experience in a medical, educational, social service, or related setting.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, email, electronic medical records, internet applications, and voicemail systems.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and state-required automobile liability insurance.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Familiarity with Saginaw County and surrounding communities.
• Commitment to Amara Hospice Care's mission, values, and philosophy of compassionate end-of-life care.

Preferred

• Previous hospice or palliative care experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and providing culturally sensitive care.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services.

About Amara Hospice Care

At Amara Hospice Care, our mission is to provide compassionate end-of-life care and supportive services that enhance the quality of life for patients and their loved ones. Our team is dedicated to promoting peace, comfort, dignity, and serenity of mind, body, and spirit through personalized, patient-centered hospice care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amara Hospice Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.