Now offering a sign-on bonus!

Are you called to serve? Finding the right hospice is about finding the right people. People who will delicately guide patients through an unknown journey ahead; who serve the needs of family members with the same care as their patients; who will always be there to answer questions, so no one is left in the dark.

As a full-time Hospice Medical Social Worker at Emmanuel Hospice, you will experience a rewarding work life while contributing to our team in a full time, salaried position.

Responsibilities

• Providing holistic care to the dying and their loved ones in a versatile service area as a Social Worker around Grand Rapids, MI.
• Assessing the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of terminally-ill patients.
• Assisting the patient and family with the Plan of Care to meet their needs and monitor goals, while suggesting appropriate, comprehensive and proactive interventions.
• Working in unison with an Interdisciplinary Team, including the patient and their support system, in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical care.

Qualifications

• Current LMSW or LLMSW degree required
• Hospice, home care, case management or acute care experience preferred.
• Skilled in physical, emotional and spiritual symptom management while working in conjunction with an IDT and functioning independently in the field.
• Flexible in adapting to the changing needs of the patient and family with some weekends and holiday on-call responsibilities.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available!
• Competitive compensation of $58,000 - $68,000 per year
• Mileage reimbursement (65.5 cents / mile)
• Limited on call expectations
• A generous PTO package
• A matching 403(b) plan
• Generous bereavement leave
• Self-care coaching
• Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance based on employment status
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Employer paid Life and Short-term Disability based on employment status

Emmanuel Hospice is committed to the work of anti-racism and pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion, in order to foster a safe and transformational environment for staff and patients to work, receive care, and thrive in their everyday lives. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, even if they are not confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications, and allow us to evaluate candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities using an intentional equity lens.