Per Diem/Part Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare•Flint, MI

About The Position

AdvisaCare is a home health and hospice provider focused on personalized in-home care and compassionate support for patients and families. The Hospice MSW Social Worker helps guide patients and families through the hospice journey by providing advocacy, counseling, and emotional, spiritual, and practical support. The role works under the direction of a physician and participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and bereavement services.

Requirements

MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Active LMSW or LLMSW license in Michigan.
Prior experience working with patients and families.
Valid driver's license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
Eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in home health care or hospice care.

Responsibilities

Perform initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement assessments and assist with developing and implementing goal-directed care plans.
Provide care under the direction of a physician and participate in IDT conferences, observing, assessing, and sharing information about conditions affecting the patient and family.
Document patient and family visits, telephone contacts, and referral actions accurately 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.
Advocate for the patient and family unit.
Maintain contact with appropriate community agencies and services to promote interagency cooperation and facilitate referrals.
Provide ongoing counseling related to death and dying to patients and families as needed.
Participate in the Bereavement Team as assigned.
Adhere to all hospice policies.