Hospice Medical Social Worker - Careline Health Group : Job Details

We Value Your Career at CarelinePicture yourself happy at work, surrounded by teams and people who are like family. At Careline, purpose is at the heart of our employee experience, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during their most intimate intervalsof life. We live a simple Mission: serve together, provide value, and deliver exceptional care.Careline is proudly nurse-led, bringing a deep understanding and appreciation of the caregiving profession. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the Great Place to Work Certification for the last four consecutive years. We offer professional development, a supportive culture, and unique benefits designed with your needs in mind. If you're passionate about caring and aspire to grow both personally and professionally, you belong with us at Careline.Exceptional Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program
• Cutting Edge Technology

Key ResponsibilitiesCareline 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: 770 Kenmoor Ave, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Main Service Area: Kent County and surrounding areas

Hours

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

Background ScreeningCareline Health Group 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 AccommodationsWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Equal Opportunity EmployerCareline Health Group is an equal-opportunity employer.