Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Job overview

The Hospice Social Worker (MSW) is an onsite role based in Hart, MI. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the interdisciplinary care team at Heartland Hospice. This role exists to provide psychosocial support, assessments, and care planning for patients and families navigating the hospice journey. The Social Worker ensures that emotional, social, and environmental needs are met through counseling, resource navigation, and collaborative care.

What you'll do

• Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support.
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and chaplains.
• Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies.
• Assist with long-term planning and community referrals.
• Monitor and document psychosocial changes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

hart mi

heartland hospice

social worker

msw

hospice

psychosocial support

end-of-life care

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with Company Match, Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Mileage Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Free CEUs, Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Why this role

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program required.

About the employer

Heartland Hospice is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.