MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services • Forest Lake, MN

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About The Position

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking a Social Worker in Forest Lake, Minnesota, serving Chisago, Washington, and Isanti Counties. The role provides emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness and helps ensure their psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect. The Social Worker delivers holistic, person-centered services, builds meaningful relationships with patients and families, and works independently with support from the care team.

Hospice of the Midwest provides hospice services tailored to the needs of patients and families, with care delivered in the home. The company is an affiliate of Adoration Health.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The stated salary range is $72,000 to $78,000 per year.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Council on Social Work Education-accredited master's program in social work (MSW), or a Council on Social Work Education-accredited bachelor's program in social work.
• Meet personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• At least one year of experience in health care.
• Understand hospice philosophy and issues related to death and dying.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Hold current licensure, or be in good standing, according to State Board of Social Work guidelines to practice in the state of operation.
• Be a licensed driver and have an automobile that is insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience is preferred.
• Experience in hospice care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Evaluate home safety and assist with alternative care plans when needed.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Educate and assist with advance directives.
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families.
• Serve as a liaison with community resources and agencies.
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care.
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account, including up to $5,000 for childcare
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time