Talent.com
Hospice Medical Social Worker

Hospice Medical Social Worker

Optimal CareJackson, MI, US
job_description.job_card.1_day_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Job Description

Job Description

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission : Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Exceptional Benefits :

  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company Vehicle Program
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Mentorship Culture
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Cutting Edge Technology

Key Responsibilities

Optimal Care Hospice Medical Social Workers are trained professional Social Workers who assist patients and families living with terminal illnesses. The Medical Social Worker coordinates care to enhance the patient's quality of life by handling the day-to-day details of the client's medical care, establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals, and counseling the patient and their family / caregiver as they journey through the end stage of life.

In this role you will be responsible for :

  • Completing the patient's initial evaluation within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluating the patient's social work needs during each subsequent visit
  • Assisting patients and caregivers in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decisions
  • Educating and assisting patients and caregivers in the preparation of advanced directives
  • Providing information to patients and caregivers regarding community agencies and referral services
  • Carrying out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and planning intervention based on evaluation findings
  • Assessing the psychosocial status of patients and caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness
  • Counseling patients and caregivers as needed concerning stress, and other identified coping difficulties
  • Assessing for and educating staff on any special needs related to the culture of patients and their caregivers. This includes communication, the role of family, space, and any special traditions
  • Providing bereavement support to patients, caregivers, and hospice personnel
  • Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
  • Current state licensing in social work
  • Current and valid driver's license
  • Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Minimum of one year experience in healthcare
  • Medical Social Work skills are as defined by accepted MSW standards
  • Understands the hospice philosophy, and issues of death / dying
  • Experience and or education in grief or loss counseling
  • Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patient's families and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment
  • Demonstrates skill in Social Work practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines
  • Desired Qualifications

  • Hospice experience is preferred
  • Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)
  • Location

  • Office Location :   801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
  • Main Service Area :   Jackson and surrounding areas
  • Hours

  • Office Hours : 8 : 00 am – 5 : 00 pm, Monday through Friday
  • Weekend rotation
  • Background Screening

    Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

    Reasonable Accommodations

    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Hospice Social Worker • Jackson, MI, US

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    LifeStance HealthLansing, MI, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    We are actively looking to hire talented Therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.Int...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Georgia Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide outpatient services through their telehealth program. Key Responsibilities Provide outpatient mental health services vi...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Family Practice

    Family Practice

    Enterprise Medical RecruitingLansing, Michigan, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Family Practice physician job in Michigan : .An award-winning group with a 100+ year history of high-quality healthcare is adding a BC / BE Family Medicine Physician to its team in central Michigan (b...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Senior Case Manager

    Senior Case Manager

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Senior Case Manager (Paying Agent).Key Responsibilities Manage the entire paying agent process for M&A transactions, ensuring adherence to transaction agreements Revie...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Health Outreach Associate

    Health Outreach Associate

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Health Outreach Associate with sales experience.Key Responsibilities Conduct initial screening consultations and assessments with patients and caregivers Coordinate se...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

    Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

    LifeStance HealthLansing, MI, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    We are actively looking to hire talented Therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.Int...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Direct Support Professional

    Direct Support Professional

    Beacon Specialized LivingJackson, MI, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Join the Beacon Specialized Living Services Team : Make a Real Impact! .Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a passion for supp...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

    LifeStance HealthPinckney, MI, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    We are actively looking to hire talented Therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.Int...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Outpatient Limited Licensed Therapist (LLPC, LLMSW, LLMFT)

    Outpatient Limited Licensed Therapist (LLPC, LLMSW, LLMFT)

    LifeStance HealthByron, MI, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide outpatient services through a telehealth program. Key Responsibilities Provide outpatient therapy services to patients ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide outpatient services through a telehealth program. Key Responsibilities Provide outpatient mental health services remote...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Family Practice

    Family Practice

    CompHealthJackson, Michigan, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Family Practice physician job in Michigan : This position is in Jackson, MI, a small city with a thriving economy and wonderful suburbs for raising a family. It is a short drive to both Lansing and ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Outpatient Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LMFT)

    Outpatient Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, LMFT)

    LifeStance HealthBridgewater, MI, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Family Health Advocate

    Family Health Advocate

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Family Health Advocate to provide support to members and their families through healthcare navigation and resource facilitation. Key Responsibilities Respond to member i...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    California Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    California Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote.Key Responsibilities Conduct telehealth sessions on the platform Deliver comprehensive patient assessments and assist i...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Licensed Care Management Nurse / Social Worker

    Licensed Care Management Nurse / Social Worker

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Care Management Nurse or Social Worker.Key Responsibilities Collect and assess in-depth information about member situations to identify needs and develop specific care ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Non-Clinical Case Manager

    Non-Clinical Case Manager

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Non-Clinical Case Manager to provide patient support remotely during the hours of 11-8p EST, M-F. Key Responsibilities Provide virtual support to patients, case managers...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Texas Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Texas Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide outpatient services through a telehealth program. Key Responsibilities Provide outpatient mental health services via te...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Care Coordinator

    Care Coordinator

    VirtualVocationsLansing, Michigan, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Care Coordinator in the Mountain Time Zone.Key Responsibilities Engage and enroll patients through telephonic outreach, serving as their primary contact Develop and im...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Outpatient Limited Licensed Therapist (LLPC)

    Outpatient Limited Licensed Therapist (LLPC)

    LifeStance HealthHowell, MI, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_moreserp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30