Per Diem Masters of Social Work MSW for Home Health and Hospice

AdvisaCare STRIVES to be your FIRST CHOICE for employment! AdvisaCare Home Health and Hospice is looking for a part time, compassionate (MSW) Medical Social Worker to join our Home Health and Hospice team in the Charlevoix, Emmet, Otsego and Northern Antrim counties. 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! Our Caregivers and Clients are AdvisaCare's #1 priority! We CARE ABOUT YOU!!** Let us Share our organization with YOU! Requirements MSW degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) One year of experience in a Home Health Care preferred Hospice experience preferred Valid Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation 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 and 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 for 30+ Hourly Employees Ability to earn PTO Flexible Scheduling Excellent Pay / Weekly paychecks Employee Appreciation program Rewarding Work Environment Paid General Orientation High- tech Clientele Advanced Skilled Training offered Therapy Division 24/7 staffing support