Social Worker MSW - Heartland Home Health

Gentiva; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free CEUs

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disable

Zusammenfassung

Heartland Home Health in Michigan is seeking a PRN/FLEX Home Health Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional, social, and practical support for patients and families in West Branch, MI. You’ll join an interdisciplinary team guiding serious illness and home-based care journeys.

The role emphasizes psychosocial assessments, counseling, care planning, resource education, and thorough documentation to align with the Plan of Care and regulatory standards.

Qualifikationen

• MSW with CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensure as required by the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in healthcare or home health/hospice.
• Knowledge of hospice and home health services, and Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Empathy and ability to support during illness, loss and end-of-life care.

Aufgaben

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care goals.
• Deliver emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention.
• Educate families on community resources, advance directives, and care planning.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other care-team members.
• Provide support through serious illness, loss, and end-of-life decisions.
• Document all services in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
• Advocate for dignity and rights of patients and families with culturally competent care.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Documentation skills

Emotional resilience

Cultural competence

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Social Work from CSWE-accredited program

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Empower Families. Navigate Care. Transform Home Health Journeys.

Heartland Home Health is seeking a PRN/FLEX Home Health Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional, social, and practical support for patients and their loved ones out of West Branch, MI. You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps individuals navigate serious illness, life transitions, and the complexity of home-based care.

What You’ll Do as a Home Health Social Worker (MSW):

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop care goals aligned with the individualized Plan of Care.

• Deliver emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention services to patients and caregivers.

• Educate families on available community resources, advance directives, care planning, and coping strategies.

• Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the care team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

• Provide support and guidance through serious illness, loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions.

• Communicate changes in patient or family condition that may impact care planning, safety, or psychosocial well-being.

• Document all services and interventions thoroughly, accurately, and in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.

• Advocate for the dignity and rights of patients and families, while offering sensitivity, respect, and culturally competent care.

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program

• Licensure as required by the state of practice

• At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or home health/hospice setting

• Deep understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death, and the ability to provide support during times of high emotional need

• Knowledge of hospice and home health care services, including community resources, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and care coordination

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills

• Emotional resilience and empathy—able to support others while maintaining personal well-being

Preferred Experience (Not Required):

• Experience in home health or hospice social work

• EMR documentation (HomeCare HomeBase or similar system)

• Bereavement support, grief counseling, or crisis intervention

• Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration in a clinical setting

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• National & Local Recognition Programs

• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position

• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

• We are proud to be an EEO employer

• We maintain a drug-free workplace