Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Job Description

Job Description

Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Company: John Paul VNA Hospice - a LiveWell Partners Network Agency

Compensation : Mileage reimbursed at $0.55/mile, and Payroll processed bi-weekly (26 pay periods).

Shift Type: Full-time, In the field/On the road at 15-30% of the average 40 hour work week.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Whole Person Approach

• Monthly Mobile Device Reimbursement

• 401(k) with 3.5% Match

• Additional Voluntary Coverage (STD, LTD, & Voluntary Life)

• Tablet Provided

• PTO 

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Referral Program

• Paid Holidays  

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Flexibility

• Employee Assistance Program

• Positive & Supportive Culture

• Professional Growth Opportunities

Summary:

The Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) provides compassionate psychosocial support to patients and their families throughout the hospice experience. The MSW assesses emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs and develops individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team. The MSW serves as an advocate and resource for patients and families while helping them navigate end-of-life care, grief, loss, and available community resources.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments of hospice patients and families, identifying emotional, social, financial, environmental, and practical needs that may affect quality of life or the plan of care.

• Develop and implement individualized social work interventions, providing counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, anticipatory grief support, and assistance with end-of-life planning and related concerns.

• Educate patients and families regarding the hospice philosophy, services, dying process, advance care planning, and available resources while supporting patient and family preferences, dignity, and quality of life.

• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources, financial assistance programs, transportation services, support groups, and other social services; advocate for patients and families as needed.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, volunteers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial needs, complex family dynamics, communication challenges, and patient or family crises.

• Provide bereavement support, grief counseling, and referrals to appropriate grief and community resources for patients, families, and caregivers.

• Complete required assessments, care plans, progress notes, and other clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable regulations and organizational policies.

• Conduct visits in the patient’s home environment as appropriate; maintain professional relationships with patients, families, caregivers, referral sources, and community agencies.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement activities, staff education, and other organizational initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Active Medical Social Work licensure in the state of Michigan.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree.

• 1 year of experience as a licensed social worker in a healthcare setting is required.

• 2+ years in an acute or post-acute care setting is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

LiveWell provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, LiveWell complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. LiveWell expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of LiveWell team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.