Position Details:

• Hourly Position
• Part-time On-Call
• Weekly Schedule Monday through Thursday – Hours 4 p.m. to 8 a.m.
• Salary commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

The On-Call Social Worker is responsible for assisting patients and families in managing the psychosocial, emotional and resource needs related to end of life issues. Hours are paid at the on-call rate unless the On-Call Social Worker is contacted and then the hourly rate would apply for any hours worked.

Position Responsibilities:

• Completing admission and transfer process with patients and families including explaining hospice services and insurance benefits and completing paperwork as appropriate.
• Providing counseling and education for patients and families regarding psychological, emotional and social aspects of death and dying.
• Assisting patients and families in identifying and utilizing appropriate resources to meet environmental, financial, legal or psychological needs.
• Documenting all patient/family contact and activity in an accurate, professional and timely manner.

Position Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required, with current Michigan Social Work licensure as a clinical social worker;
• Current Michigan driver’s license and available transportation;
• Sound clinical judgment and ability to work independently;
• Knowledge of and/or experience with end of life care preferred; and
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing through concise charting.

Hospice of Holland is a non-profit organization deeply committed to providing the best care for hospice patients and their family members.