Hospice Medical Social Worker

optimalcare-evergreen

Jackson3w ago

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.</h2> Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.  As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. For 6 consecutive years, we have earned the Great Places to Work certification, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.</div><h3>About the Role</h3> Bring your clinical expertise and compassion to one of healthcare's most meaningful specialties. As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you'll provide essential psychosocial support to patients facing terminal illness and help families navigate one of life's most challenging transitions with dignity, preparation, and emotional support.  This role is perfect for a licensed MSW who wants to practice the full scope of clinical social work - conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, providing crisis intervention, facilitating advance care planning, and offering grief counseling. You'll be a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, helping ensure that emotional, social, and practical needs are addressed alongside medical care. <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">What You'll Do</h3> Provide Expert Psychosocial Assessment and Support <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Conduct initial psychosocial evaluations within 5 days of hospice admission</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assess family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, and coping mechanisms</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Identify high-risk situations including potential for suicide, neglect, or abuse</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Continuously re-evaluate patients' and families' psychosocial needs throughout care</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Provide crisis intervention when necessary</li> </ul> Deliver Clinical Counseling Services <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Counsel patients and families on stress management and coping difficulties</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Help families navigate the emotional challenges of terminal illness and impending loss</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assess cultural needs and educate the interdisciplinary team on cultural considerations</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Address communication barriers, family roles, traditions, and cultural sensitivities</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Provide bereavement support and coordinate ongoing grief services</li> </ul> Facilitate Advance Care Planning <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Educate patients and families about advance directives and decision-making</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assist with preparation of advance care documents</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Help families plan for funeral arrangements and end-of-life wishes</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Support decision-making around financial, legal, and healthcare responsibilities</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Navigate complex family dynamics during difficult conversations</li> </ul> Coordinate Resources and Referrals <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assess practical and environmental needs of patients and families</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Connect families with community resources and support services</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Provide information and referral services for financial, legal, and practical assistance</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Assist with hospital discharge coordination to home or facility settings</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Identify and address barriers to quality care</li> </ul> Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Participate actively in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Attend nursing facility care conferences</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Communicate significant psychosocial findings to team members and physicians</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Help the team understand how psychosocial stresses affect terminal illness symptoms</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Contribute to development and revision of individualized care plans</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Support team members managing the emotional demands of hospice work</li> </ul> Maintain Clinical Excellence <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Complete accurate, timely, and pertinent documentation</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Maintain clinical records for all patients referred to social work</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with Conditions of Participation and regulatory requirements</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Demonstrate cost-effective care delivery with understanding of hospice reimbursement</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Identify and report potential coverage or payment issues</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">What We're Looking For</h3> Required Qualifications <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Current State License as a Master's Social Worker (MSW/LMSW/LCSW)</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Willingness to travel to homes, facilities, and community settings</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Previous hospice or palliative care experience</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Clinical experience with grief counseling and end-of-life issues</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Knowledge of Medicare hospice benefit and Conditions of Participation</li> </ul> Essential Skills and Competencies <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong clinical counseling and grief support skills</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Expertise in psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to guide patients and families through end-of-life challenges</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills with emotional intelligence</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Cultural sensitivity and competence working with diverse populations</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Knowledge of community resources and social service systems</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strong interdisciplinary collaboration abilities</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Understanding of family systems and dynamics</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing empathetic support</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Deep commitment to hospice philosophy of care</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">What Makes You Successful</h3> You're a skilled clinician who understands that addressing psychosocial needs is just as critical as managing physical symptoms at end of life. You can hold space for families experiencing profound grief while helping them navigate practical decisions about advance directives, funeral planning, and resource needs.  You're comfortable with the emotional intensity of hospice work - supporting families through anticipatory grief, facilitating difficult conversations, and providing crisis intervention when needed. You understand cultural differences in how people approach death and dying, and you adapt your approach with sensitivity and respect.  You're a natural collaborator who values interdisciplinary teamwork, recognizing that the best hospice care addresses the whole person - physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. You can balance your caseload independently while staying connected to your team and knowing when to seek consultation or support. <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Why Join Us?</h3> Hospice social work offers the opportunity to practice clinical social work with depth and meaning. You'll have time to truly support patients and families through one of life's most significant transitions, addressing complex psychosocial needs that profoundly impact quality of life.  We provide comprehensive orientation to hospice-specific practices, ongoing clinical supervision and support, and opportunities for professional development in palliative care social work. You'll work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team that values your clinical expertise and recognizes the essential nature of psychosocial support in hospice care. Professional Development Opportunities: <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Specialized training in grief counseling and bereavement support</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Education on advance care planning and end-of-life communication</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Cultural competency development</li> <li class="whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" style="color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Interdisciplinary team collaboration skills</li> </ul> <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Work Environment and Schedule</h3> This position requires moderate travel to patient homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, and community settings within your service area. You'll work both independently during patient visits and collaboratively during team meetings and care conferences.  The role requires flexibility to respond to evolving emotional needs of families and urgent psychosocial situations. Schedule adjustments may be necessary based on patient crises, hospitalizations, or end-of-life situations. Physical demands are primarily related to travel and conducting visits in varied home and facility environments. <h3 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Ready to Make a Profound Impact?</h3> If you're a licensed clinical social worker ready to use your expertise to support patients and families through life's final chapter with compassion and dignity, we'd love to hear from you.   Location  <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Office Location:  Jackson, MI</li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="47" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Main Service Area:  Jackson County and surrounding areas</li> </ul> Hours  <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-size: 12pt;" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="48" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday </li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range">$66,000—$71,000 USD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">How We Care for You <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Company paid Short Term Disability</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Company paid Life Insurance</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">401(k) with Employer Match</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Mileage Reimbursement </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Company Vehicle Program for field roles</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Pet Insurance</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">ID and Fraud Protection</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(8, 78, 142); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">And more...</li> </ul> Background Screening Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Reasonable Accommodations We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.  </div>

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