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Heartland Home Health
West Branch, Michigan

Social Worker MSW - Heartland Home Health

Social WorkerPer Diem

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Job Description

Empower Families. Navigate Care. Transform Home Health Journeys.

Heartland Home Health is seeking a PRN/FLEX Home Health Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional, social, and practical support for patients and their loved ones out of West Branch, MI. You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps individuals navigate serious illness, life transitions, and the complexity of home-based care.

  • What You’ll Do as a Home Health Social Worker (MSW):
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop care goals aligned with the individualized Plan of Care.
  • Deliver emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention services to patients and caregivers.
  • Educate families on available community resources, advance directives, care planning, and coping strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the care team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
  • Provide support and guidance through serious illness, loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions.

Communicate changes in patient or family condition that may impact care planning, safety, or psychosocial well-being.

Document all services and interventions thoroughly, accurately, and in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.

Advocate for the dignity and rights of patients and families, while offering sensitivity, respect, and culturally competent care.

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Licensure as required by the state of practice
  • At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or home health/hospice setting

Deep understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death, and the ability to provide support during times of high emotional need

Knowledge of hospice and home health care services, including community resources, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and care coordination

  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills
  • Emotional resilience and empathy—able to support others while maintaining personal well-being

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

  • Experience in home health or hospice social work
  • EMR documentation (HomeCare HomeBase or similar system)
  • Bereavement support, grief counseling, or crisis intervention
  • Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration in a clinical setting

We Offer

  • Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
  • Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
  • Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
  • Apply now to join our Home Health team as a Social Worker and make a difference—one family, one home, one heart at a time.
  • Legalese
  • This is a safety-sensitive position
  • Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
  • Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
  • We are proud to be an EEO employer
  • We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location: Heartland Home Health

Our Company

At Heartland Home Health, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

  • Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
  • Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
  • Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
  • Home health care: Heartland Home Health
  • Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans to support patients and families navigating serious illness. They will provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and coordinate community resources while collaborating with an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program and possess current state licensure. At least one year of experience in a healthcare, home health, or hospice setting is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCase managementPatient advocacyEnd-of-life careInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical assessmentCommunity resource coordination

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 18% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,562 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in West Branch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$242k
Median resident rent
$842/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Heartland Home Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays