Hospice Social Worker

Job Summary:

As a full-time Hospice Social Worker at Emmanuel Hospice, you will experience a rewarding work life while contributing to our team in a full-time, salaried position.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring thorough care for individuals and their families during the final stages of life across a wide service area in Grand Rapids, MI.
• Assessing the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients.
• Assisting the patient and family with the Plan of Care to meet their needs and monitor goals, while suggesting appropriate, comprehensive, and proactive interventions.
• Working in unison with an Interdisciplinary Team, including the patient and their support system, in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical care.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Current LMSW or LLMSW degree required.
• Hospice, home care, case management or acute care experience preferred.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle a diverse team and work independently in the field, effectively addressing physical and emotional symptoms.
• Flexible in adapting to the changing needs of the patient and family with some nights, weekends, and holiday on-call responsibilities.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $52,000 – $67,000 per year
• Mileage reimbursement (65.5 cents / mile)
• A generous PTO package.
• A matching 403(b) plan
• Generous bereavement leave.
• Self-care coaching
• Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance based on employment status.
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) based on employment status.
• Employer paid Life and Short-term Disability based on employment status.
  
  
  

Emmanuel Hospice is dedicated to anti-racism and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. They aim to create a safe and transformative environment for staff and patients. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of confidence or meeting all qualifications; we evaluate based on knowledge, skills, and abilities with equity.