Medical Social Worker (36540)

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice•Farmington Hills, MI

About The Position

The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need. Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a Full-Time Medical Social Worker in Oakland and Livingston Counties in Michigan. We specialize in hospice care in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. At the Care Team, we offer: Engaging Company Culture Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility! Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices, including: A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision 401k with company match Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Flexible spending Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability Accident Coverage Tuition Reimbursement

Requirements

Licensed or registered in the State of Michigan.
Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Valid state drivers license.
Proof of current automobile insurance.
TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).
Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting.
Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
MSW Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), and one year of experience in a health care setting.
Baccalaureate Degree in social work (BSW) from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE, and one year of experience in a health care setting and be supervised by an MSW from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE and who has one year of experience in a health care setting. If the BSW is employed by The Care Team before December 2, 2008, he/she is exempted from the MSW supervision requirement.
Have a Baccalaureate Degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work, and at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting and be supervised by an MSW from a school of social work accredited by the CSWE and who has one year of experience in a health care setting.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of experience as a social worker, preferred.
Active patient contact within the past three years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers varied social work services to Hospice patients and their families.
To provide initial emotional, spiritual, psychosocial assessments, ongoing counseling, bereavement services, and community education, outreach, and referral.
The Hospice social worker is an integral part of the Hospice IDG.
Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
Maintains the agencys mission, philosophy, and core values.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.