Jobs · OTHR · Michigan

Social Worker BSW

Gentiva · Mount Pleasant, MI · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time

Support families, guide care, and shape end‑of‑life experiences. Join us as a Hospice Social Worker (BSW) to provide compassionate, holistic psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones throughout the hospice journey.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care.
  • Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs.
  • Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through the challenges of illness and loss.
  • Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources.
  • Collaborate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support whole‑person needs.
  • Monitor changes in patient/family circumstances and adjust services accordingly.
  • Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family you serve.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE‑accredited school.
  • Licensure as required by the state of employment.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting.
  • Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, and end‑of‑life care.
  • Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience.
  • Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling.
  • Experience working with diverse populations and family systems.
  • Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Career advancement opportunities.
  • National & local recognition programs.
  • Teammate assistance fund.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full‑time benefits).
  • Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
  • Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.
  • Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care).
  • Education support & tuition assistance.
  • Free continuing education units (CEUs).
  • Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, long‑term care).

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