Social Worker (MSW)

Job overview

The Social Worker (MSW) role is an onsite position located in Muskegon, MI. Compensation is not specified in the listing. Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is a national leader in hospice and palliative care. This role serves as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team. The social worker provides assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families, ensuring they receive the guidance and resources needed to navigate the hospice journey with dignity.

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 aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit.
• Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies.
• Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed.
• Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

muskegon mi

social worker

msw

hospice

palliative care

no on-call

gentiva

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match, career advancement, medical, dental, vision insurance, mileage reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, tuition assistance, free CEUs.

Why this role

National leader in hospice care, interdisciplinary team, holistic care approach.

About the employer

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