Hospice Medical Social Worker
Company: Optimal Care
Location: Carmel
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Optimal Care is where your
dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and
operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for
each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining
a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are
the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health,
and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates
technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based
outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and
end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide
Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean
for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being
an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and
commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive.
With you we can build a remarkable place to work. Exceptional
Benefits: Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Vehicle
Program Flexible Work Schedule Mentorship Culture Medical, Dental,
and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Mileage
Reimbursement Cutting Edge Technology 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 preferred Familiarity with Home
Care Home Base (HCHB) preferred Location Office Location: Carmel,
MI Main Service Area: Marion, Hamilton, Madison, Hancock, Shelby,
Johnson, Morgan, Henricks, Boone, and Clinton Hours Per Diem Hours
flexible based on your schedule Pay Range $30.29—$32.69 USD
Background Screening Optimal Care conducts a background screening
upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background 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 will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer Optimal Care is an
equal-opportunity employer.
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