MSW Social Worker

About the role

Spring Into Meaningful Work We're Hiring a Medical Social Worker (MSW)! Ready to grow your career while making a real difference? Join AdvisaCare Home Health & Hospice and be part of something truly meaningful this season.

• Supporting patients and families through life's most important moments
• Providing compassionate care in a one-on-one setting
• Being part of a dedicated, supportive hospice team
• Flexible part-time/per diem opportunities
• Making an impact in your local community

We're looking for a compassionate, driven Medical Social Worker (MSW) who is passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses. Serving Gaylord, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Traverse City and surrounding areas. If you feel called to make a difference in the hospice journey, we'd love to welcome you to our family. Care that truly matters starts with you.

Requirements

• MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred
• Hospice experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation

Job Duties

• Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
• Provides care under the direction of a physician.
• Participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family
• Documents all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record
• Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required
• Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated
• Plays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit