Hospice Social Worker (LMSW/LiMSW)
Hospice Social Worker (LMSW/LiMSW)
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Job Description
At Elara Caring we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals providing the Right Care at the Right Time in the Right Place.
Job Description:
Hospice Social Worker (LMSW)
Location: Oakland County Schedule: Full-Time
At Elara Caring we care where you arebecause we believe the best care happens where you live. Every day our dedicated teams deliver high-quality compassionate care to over 60000 patients nationwide helping them remain in their preferred setting. Nowhere is our mission more meaningful than in hospice care. As a Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families through the emotional social and practical challenges that come with end-of-life care. This role is more than clinicalits a calling to provide comfort dignity and guidance when it matters most.
What Youll Need:
Masters or Doctoral degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Active Social Work license in the state of employment
Minimum of 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or hospice setting
Excellent communication counseling and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of social work principles and end-of-life care standards
Ability to travel locally50% travel required
Capability to sit stand bend and lift/move up to 50100 lbs
Valid drivers license reliable transportation and up-to-date auto insurance
Why Join the Elara Caring Mission
A collaborative supportive work environment
A unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference
Competitive compensation package
Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees
Free continuing education opportunities
Career advancement and professional growth pathways
Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off paid holidays and bereavement leave (including family and pet)
What Youll Do as a Hospice Social Worker:
Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs
Provide emotional support crisis intervention and resource coordination throughout the hospice journey
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care teamincluding nurses aides physicians and chaplainsto support holistic care plans
Educate and counsel patients and families regarding end-of-life processes grief and available resources
Develop implement and revise individualized Plans of Care based on patient status physician input and evolving needs
Ensure all services are provided in accordance with physician orders and agency policies
Maintain thorough timely documentation and communicate findings changes in condition and safety concerns to the care team
Write and update physician orders and coordinate ongoing care planning
Support families with bereavement resources and proper discharge planning
Adhere to Elara Carings mission and vision in all aspects of service delivery
Make a Meaningful ImpactApply Today
If you are a compassionate mission-driven Social Worker ready to walk beside patients and families during one of lifes most important journeys we invite you to join Elara Carings Hospice team.
We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.
Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard tosex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) race color age (40 and older) national origin religion disability genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender reassignment protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal state or local law.
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.
At Elara Caring pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors including education job-related knowledge skills training and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets and may vary based on location.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
