Hospice Medical Social Worker - Southwest Michigan Talent Pool
About The Position
Optimal Care is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Hospice Medical Social Worker to join their growing organization. This role involves providing psychosocial care to patients and families navigating the challenges of end-of-life illness. The social worker will offer counseling, guidance, and resources to promote dignity and emotional well-being. Key responsibilities include conducting psychosocial assessments, providing crisis intervention, supporting advance care planning, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to integrate emotional, cultural, and practical needs into patient care plans. This position is ideal for a licensed clinical social worker passionate about hospice care and committed to supporting patients and families throughout their hospice journey.
Requirements
- Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
- Current state licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Willingness to travel to homes, facilities, and community settings
Nice To Haves
- Hospice or palliative care experience
- Clinical experience with grief counseling and end-of-life issues
- Knowledge of Medicare hospice benefit and Conditions of Participation
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, clinical psychosocial care to patients and families facing end-of-life illness.
- Offer counseling, guidance, and resources to promote dignity, clarity, and emotional well-being.
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
- Provide crisis intervention and counseling.
- Support advance care planning conversations.
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other hospice professionals as a key member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Ensure emotional, cultural, and practical needs are integrated into each patient’s plan of care.
- Support both patients and families, strengthening the care experience across the hospice journey.
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
- Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
