Per Diem/Part-Time Hospice Social Worker (MSW/BSW)

About the role

AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a compassionate per diem social worker holding an MSW or BSW to join its team serving the Alma and Mt Pleasant areas, with the Troy location acting as the parent agency. The position is part-time and focuses on psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement support for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Key responsibilities

• Perform initial psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and bereavement assessments and help develop and implement goal-directed care plans.
• Provide care under the direction of a physician.
• Take part in interdisciplinary team (IDT) conferences, sharing information on psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, physical and financial conditions affecting the patient and family.
• Document visits, telephone contacts and referrals accurately and promptly in the patient record.
• Reassess patient and family needs and provide counseling and crisis intervention when indicated.
• Act as a care advocate and maintain contact with community agencies to coordinate referrals.
• Provide ongoing counseling on death and dying, and take part in the Bereavement Team as assigned.

Required profile

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work; BSW also considered.
• One year of home health care experience preferred; hospice experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.

What we offer

• 401K retirement plan and medical benefits.
• Possibility to earn paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Excellent pay and an employee appreciation program.
• 24/7 staffing support.