Social Worker MSW - Heartland Home Health
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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
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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