Hospice Medical Social Worker

Overview

Hospice Medical Social Worker role at Optimal Care. Optimal Care is a clinician owned and operated company focused on patients and families with a dedicated commitment to quality care.

We are a Midwest provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care with an integrated care delivery model that emphasizes technology, innovation and best practices to manage chronic disease, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care.

Our mission:
Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. We strive to create an exceptional place to work where your expertise and commitment to quality care thrive.

• 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

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.

• Complete the patient s initial evaluation within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluate the patient s social work needs during each subsequent visit
• Assist patients and caregivers in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decisions
• Educate and assist patients and caregivers in the preparation of advanced directives
• Provide information to patients and caregivers regarding community agencies and referral services
• Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, risks for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and plan intervention based on evaluation findings
• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and caregivers related to the terminal illness
• Counsel patients and caregivers as needed regarding stress and other coping difficulties
• Assess for and educate staff on special needs related to the culture of patients and their caregivers, including communication, the role of family, space, and traditions
• Provide bereavement support to patients, caregivers, and hospice personnel

• 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 as defined by accepted MSW standards
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying
• Experience and/or education in grief or loss counseling
• Ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients  families and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in home or nursing facility environments
• Demonstrates skill in Social Work practice and tolerance of ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and diverse lifestyles
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines

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

• Office
  
  Location:
  
  770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Main Service Area:
  Muskegon and Grand Haven areas; may include Grand Rapids

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

Pay Range
$70,000–$76,000 USD

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

We provide reasonable accommodations to participate in the application/interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.

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