Medical Social Worker

Schedule: M-F, 8:15am-5:00pm

Territory: Oakland, Macomb, and North Wayne counties

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
As a Medical Social Worker (MSW), Hospice the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our Hospice team gives our patients the greatest gift - the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.
You are an essential member of the Hospice team by performing various social services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.

WHAT WE OFFER:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK:
You'll Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and provide an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Patient Care: Participate in the development of the plan of care and attends case conferences weekly. Carry out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Participate in discharge planning when needed.
Patient Support: Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Provide information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Assist patient and family/caregiver with securing durable power of attorney and with funeral arrangements, as needed.
Collaboration: Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotion al factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Policies: Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS:
Compassionate communicator and care provider with a positive attitude.
Understanding of the hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill and secure with the issues of death/dying.
Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed Social Worker with current license in the state of employment.
Master of Social Work preferred.
Minimum of one year's experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
Capable of all physical demands.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road