Full Time Hospice MSW Social Worker
Job Description
**AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice**
is looking for a
**Full time**
compassionate
**MSW (Masters of Social Work**
to join our team in the
**Genesee and Lapeer County**
areas with our Troy location being your Parent Agency.
**AdvisaCare**
is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients and the families we serve. If you are passionate about enhancing the lives of patients with life limiting illnesses, then we are a fit for you!
**If you feel as called as we do to make a difference in the journey of HOSPICE then we are the family for YOU!**
**Please send us a resume so we can discuss all the new and exciting opportunities happening at AdvisaCare!**
**Requirements**
* MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
* One year of experience in Home Health Care preferred
* Hospice experience preferred
* Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation
**Job Duties:**
* Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
* Provides care under the direction of a physician. Participates in IDT conferences observing, assessing and bringing information regarding psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family
* Documents all patient/family visits, telephone contacts and referral actions timely, accurately and concisely in the patient record
* Conducts reassessments of patient/family needs and counseling as required
* Provides crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated
* Plays an active role as a care advocate for the patient/family unit
* Develops and maintains contact with appropriate community agencies and services in order to promote interagency cooperation and to facilitate related referrals
* Provides ongoing counseling related to issues of death and dying to the patient and family as needed
* Participates as a member of the Bereavement Team as assigned
* Adheres to all Hospice policies
**Benefits**
* 401K Retirement Plan
* Medical benefits Available
* Ability to earn PTO
* Flexible Scheduling
* Excellent Pay
* Employee Appreciation program
* Rewarding Work Environment
* 24/7 staffing support
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