Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare•Flint, MI

About The Position

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is seeking a full-time, compassionate Master of Social Work (MSW) Social Worker to serve patients and families in Genesee and Lapeer counties. The Troy location is the parent agency. The Social Worker supports people with life-limiting illnesses and their families throughout the hospice journey, providing psychosocial assessment, counseling, advocacy, care planning, and referrals. Care is provided under the direction of a physician, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and in accordance with hospice policies.

Requirements

Master of Social Work degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in home health care preferred.
Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement assessments and help develop and implement goal-directed care plans.
Provide care under the direction of a physician.
Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and share information about psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
Document patient and family visits, telephone contacts, and referral actions accurately, concisely, and promptly in the patient record.
Reassess patient and family needs and provide counseling as required.
Provide crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
Actively advocate for the patient and family unit.
Develop and maintain relationships with appropriate community agencies and services to promote interagency cooperation and facilitate referrals.
Provide ongoing counseling to patients and families regarding death and dying as needed.
Participate in the Bereavement Team as assigned.
Adhere to all hospice policies.