Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW)

About the role

Provide compassionate psychosocial care to patients and families facing end-of-life illness as a Hospice Medical Social Worker. Employment contingent on background check; accommodations available during hiring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Offer crisis intervention and counseling
• Support advance care planning
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address emotional, cultural, and practical needs

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school
• Current state licensure (LMSW or LCSW)
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel

Skills

• Hospice or palliative care experience
• Grief counseling expertise
• Knowledge of Medicare hospice benefits
• Clinical counseling
• Assessment
• Crisis intervention
• Excellent communication
• Cultural competence
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Understanding of family dynamics

Pay

$63,000—$68,000

Benefits

• PTO
• Health insurance
• Retirement options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company vehicle program
• Additional perks

Schedule

Based in Grand Rapids, MI, with daily travel within the service area to provide care in homes and facilities.