Hospice Social Worker (LiMSW/LMSW)

Elara Caring • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. Job Description: Hospice Medical Social Worker (LMSW or LLMSW/LiMSW) You’re driven to make a difference when it matters most—and that’s exactly why you belong at Elara Caring. At Elara Caring, we believe the most meaningful care happens where patients feel most comfortable—at home. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker , you’ll walk alongside patients and families during one of life’s most vulnerable and sacred chapters, providing emotional support, guidance, advocacy, and compassionate care. This role is more than a job—it’s a calling. Partnering with an interdisciplinary hospice team, you’ll support patients across the continuum of care, helping them navigate complex emotional, social, and practical needs while honoring dignity, comfort, and choice. Your work will leave a lasting impact on patients, families, and caregivers—every single day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Mission Delivering the right care, at the right time, in the right place is what inspires us. Serving more than 65,000 patients nationwide , Elara Caring continues to lead the way in home-based care. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you’ll have countless opportunities to create meaningful connections and provide support when it’s needed most.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
• Current LMSW or LLMSW/LiMSW , per state licensure requirements
• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (hospice experience preferred)
• Strong assessment, counseling, advocacy, and care coordination skills aligned with professional social work standards
• Ability to travel locally (approximately 50% field-based travel )
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (hospice experience preferred)

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing hospice psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary hospice team to develop, implement, and update the Plan of Care.
• Provides skilled social work interventions in accordance with physician orders, professional standards, and hospice regulations.
• Communicates changes in patient condition, safety concerns, and care needs to leadership and care team members.
• Supports patients and families with counseling, education, and access to community and financial resources.
• Maintains accurate, timely documentation and ensures compliance with CMS, Medicare, and payer requirements .
• Implements strategies to promote patient safety and reduce avoidable hospitalizations or ER visits.
• Upholds Elara Caring’s mission while maintaining strict HIPAA privacy and confidentiality standards.

Benefits

• Autonomy and flexible scheduling
• Meaningful 1:1 patient and family-centered care
• Supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time team members and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and family & pet bereavement leave
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees