Hospice Medical Social Worker - Saginaw

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Key Responsibilities

Optimal Care Hospice Medical Social Workers are trained professional Social Workers who assist patients and families living with terminal illnesses. The Medical Social Worker coordinates care to enhance the patient’s quality of life by handling the day-to-day details of the client’s medical care, establishing, implementing, and evaluating goals, and counseling the patient and their family/caregiver as they journey through the end stage of life.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Completing the patient’s initial evaluation within 5 days of hospice admission and re-evaluating the patient's social work needs during each subsequent visit

Assisting patients and caregivers in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decisions

Educating and assisting patients and caregivers in the preparation of advanced directives

Providing information to patients and caregivers regarding community agencies and referral services

Carrying out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and planning intervention based on evaluation findings

Assessing the psychosocial status of patients and caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness

Counseling patients and caregivers as needed concerning stress, and other identified coping difficulties

Assessing for and educating staff on any special needs related to the culture of patients and their caregivers. This includes communication, the role of family, space, and any special traditions

Providing bereavement support to patients, caregivers, and hospice personnel

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university

Current state licensing in social work

Current and valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage

Minimum of one year experience in healthcare

Medical Social Work skills are as defined by accepted MSW standards

Understands the hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying

Experience and or education in grief or loss counseling

Demonstrates ability to assess and respond to the needs of patient’s families and caregivers in varied settings and to function effectively in the home or nursing facility environment

Demonstrates skill in Social Work practice, ability to cope with ill, disabled, terminal patients, family emotional stress, and tolerance of individual lifestyles

Ability to handle multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and deadlines

Desired Qualifications

Hospice experience is preferred

Familiarity with Home Care Home Base (HCHB)

Location

Office Location:  4760 Fashion Square Blvd, Saginaw, MI 48604

Main Service Area:  Saginaw and surrounding

Hours

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Weekend rotation

Pay Range $60,000 — $70,000 USD

How We Care for You

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Vehicle Program for field roles

Pet Insurance

ID and Fraud Protection

And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.