Social Worker LCSW / Hospice

Transitions Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Auto Allowance & Gas Card

Company provided equipment

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Transitions Hospice is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families within the hospice journey. You will assess, counsel, and connect families with community resources while maintaining accurate documentation and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

The role requires a social work degree, state licensure, and at least two years in health care or social services. Travel to local patient sites will be routine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• Master’s degree from CSWE-accredited program required.
• Licensure/certification as required by the State.
• Minimum 2+ years social service in health care or social service settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessments.
• Provide ongoing emotional support and counseling to patients and families.
• Identify community resources and financial assistance for needs.
• Guide families through Advanced Directives with sensitivity.
• Assist with facility placement when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation at residence and in records.
• Collaborate in IDG/interdisciplinary team meetings to shape care plans.
• Participate in on-call duties evenings/weekends.
• Ensure compliance with laws, Medicare requirements, and policies.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Care coordination

Documentation accuracy

Driver's license & travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree (CSWE accredited)

Job description

Coverage Territory: Bay, Saginaw, Arenac, Midland Counties and surrounding areas

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Be the Steady Hand When Families Need It Most

Hospice care isn't just clinical — it's deeply human. At Transitions Hospice, our Social Workers are the emotional and practical lifeline for patients and families navigating one of life's most complex chapters. From grief support to community resources to advance care planning, you help families find footing when the ground feels uncertain.

We believe that psychosocial care is just as essential as medical care. If you're a licensed social worker who wants to work somewhere that actually lives that belief — this is your place.

What You’ll Do

As a Transitions Hospice Licensed Social Worker, you'll carry a meaningful caseload and serve as a trusted advocate and counselor for patients and families throughout the hospice journey. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting thorough, compassionate initial psychosocial, spiritual, and pre-bereavement assessments for patients, families, and caregivers
• Providing ongoing emotional support and counseling as a consistent presence throughout the care journey
• Identifying and connecting families with community resources — including financial assistance — to meet practical and emotional needs
• Guiding families through Advanced Directives with clarity and sensitivity
• Assisting with facility placement for patients when appropriate
• Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation at the patient's residence and in agency records
• Actively contributing to interdisciplinary team and IDG meetings to shape holistic care plans
• Participating in on-call duties on evenings and weekends as needed
• Managing caseload while assuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Benefits We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance plans
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Auto Allowance & Gas Card
• Company provided equipment
• Paid Time Off

Why Choose Transitions Hospice?

At Transitions, you won't work in isolation — you'll be a valued member of an interdisciplinary team that genuinely depends on your skills and welcomes your voice at the table. We've built a culture where every role, from nurse to chaplain to social worker, is seen as essential to the care we provide. Our people truly are the difference.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Master’s degree from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required in states as specified.
• Licensure and/or certification as required by the State.
• Minimum of 2+ years social service experience in a health care setting or social services agency.
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related healthcare setting preferred
• Deep comfort with grief, loss, and end-of-life conversations
• Strong knowledge of community resources and care coordination
• Excellent documentation skills and attention to compliance
• Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally for patient visits