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Medical Social Worker

Hospice Acquisition Company, LLC

Freeland, MI
4 days ago
$60k - $75k

Job Description

Join Crossbridge Hospice as a Medical Social Worker, where you'll support patients and families through emotional and social challenges related to health issues. Your expertise will help enhance the quality of care and community connections for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide social casework to individuals and families receiving services
  • Assess family's financial situation and refer for financial assistance
  • Respond to referrals for casework by Agency staff or outside professionals
  • Participate in Agency IDG team conferences to identify social problems
  • Refer patients and families to community agencies with follow-up
  • Participate in case conferences with other agencies
  • Interpret social resources to staff and health services
  • Ensure the use of the 4Ms and provide Age-Friendly Care

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work
  • Current Social Worker License in the state of practice
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Proficiency in clinical skills
  • Ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
  • Ability to assess and document patient needs
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in personal computer use

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification-APHSW-C
  • Two years’ experience within hospice
  • Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA)
  • EMR experience

Benefits & Perks