Masters of Social Worker Hospice at AdvisaCare

Portage, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychosocial Assessments, Emotional Support, Spiritual Care, Bereavement Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Care Advocacy, Community Agency Collaboration, Documentation, Reassessment, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Interdisciplinary Team Participation, Goal-Directed Care Plans, Patient Care, Hospice Policies, Patient Advocacy

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a part time/per diem, compassionate MSW to join our Hospice team for our office in Portage, MI with our Troy office 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! 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 Required Mi Masters Degree of Social Work 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. 401K Retirement Plan Medical benefits Available Ability to earn PTO Flexible Scheduling Excellent Pay Employee Appreciation program Rewarding Work Environment 24/7 staffing support

Responsibilities

The MSW performs initial assessments and assists in developing care plans for patients and families. They provide counseling, crisis intervention, and advocate for the patient/family unit while documenting all interactions accurately.