Hospice Medical Social Worker
@ Optimal CareOptimal Careoptimalcare.com
Hospice Medical Social Worker
Grand Rapids, MI
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About the job
Optimal Care is a provider of hospice and palliative care. This role focuses on psychosocial assessments, counseling, care planning, and advocating for patients in end-of-life situations.
Requirements
- Psychosocial assessment skills
- Care planning experience
- Counseling and crisis intervention
- Community resource knowledge
Qualifications
- Hospice experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams
Full job description
Optimal Care is seeking a compassionate Hospice Medical Social Worker to support patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life needs. In this role, you will complete psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide counseling, crisis intervention, and grief support. You will connect families with community resources, guide advance care planning, and advocate for patient preferences. Working closely with an interdisciplinary hospice team, you will document care, attend team conferences, make home and facility visits, and ensure dignified, patient-centered support.
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