Join an above and beyond team that provides exceptional, rewarding Hospice care to our community and families with AdvisaCare Hospice.
AdvisaCare Hospice is looking for a Full time, compassionate (MSW) Medical Social Worker to join our Hospice team for our Flint location. With Troy 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!
Our Caregivers and Clients are AdvisaCare's #1 priority! We CARE ABOUT YOU!!** Let us Share our organization with YOU!
- MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Medical Social Work License from the State of Michigan
- One year of experience in a Hospice Care preferred
- Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation
- We will consider BSW applicants as well
Job Duties:
- Performs initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual assessments and assists in the development and implementation of goal-directed care plans
- Provides care, under the direction of a physician and 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 to the patient and family as needed.
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Medical benefits/Dental/Vision available
- Paid Time off
- Flexible Scheduling
- Excellent Pay / Bi-weekly paychecks
- Employee Appreciation program
- Rewarding Work Environment
- Supportive leadership team
- Ability to cross train for Home Health needs