Per Diem/Part Time Hospice MSW Social Worker

AdvisaCare•Port Huron, 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 patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families navigate the hospice journey through compassionate advocacy and emotional, spiritual, and practical support. The role provides social work expertise in a care setting where support for patients and families is central to the care experience.

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 in 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 psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical, and financial conditions affecting patients and families.
Document patient and family visits, telephone contacts, and referral actions in a timely, accurate, and concise manner in the patient record.
Reassess patient and family needs and provide counseling as required.
Provide crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
Serve as a care advocate for the patient and family unit.
Develop and 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 as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned.
Adhere to all hospice policies.