Social Worker – Hospice – 40 Hours – Days

Benefits: Full Time Benefits Eligible

Location: Oakland County Territory

Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Weekends: Required – Rotation

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the provision of social work services to patients and their families.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·       Masters of Social Work degree required.

·       Must be a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW).

·       ACSW and previous experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Demonstrates understanding of the following:

o   Impact of involvement,

o   Personal attitude toward illness,

o   Handicaps,

o   Death and loss, on the quality of patient care and staff effectiveness.

Knowledgeable of the following basic:

o   Medical procedures,

o   Terminology,

o   Etiology  

o   Disease process associated with the illnesses of the client population.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

·       Licensure in the State of Michigan as a Social Worker (LMSW).

Additional Information Organization: Community Care Services Department: Hospice Home - Oakland Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable