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!

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

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.

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