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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Medical Social Worker (MSW)

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Job Description

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Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Service Area: Grand Rapids, MI

Build a Career. Make a Difference. Love Where You Work.

As a Hospice Medical Social Worker, you’ll provide compassionate, patient‑centered support in the comfort of patients’ homes, helping people and families navigate the emotional, social and practical challenges of illness and recovery. You’ll assess psychosocial needs, connect patients with community resources, support care planning and advocate for goals that promote dignity, stability and independence.

Whether you’re experienced in home health or transitioning from hospital, acute care or skilled nursing settings, this role offers the opportunity to practice meaningful social work with autonomy, flexibility and impactful 1:1 patient relationships.

Why Join Us?

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

We don’t just offer jobs; we build careers. Many of our social workers stay with us long‑term because they feel supported, valued and empowered to grow. If you’re looking for stability, professional development and purposeful work, you’ve found it.

What You Can Expect

Consistent & Reliable Workloads

Predictable schedules with steady assignments—no scrambling for hours.

Competitive Pay + Low-Cost Benefits

Strong compensation paired with affordable medical, dental, vision, retirement options and more. And your benefits begin on your first day!

  • Supportive, Clinical-Led Leadership
  • Accessible managers who understand the field and have your back.

Real Career Growth Opportunities

  • Nearly every leader here started in a field role—advance clinically or step into leadership.
  • Fast, Respectful Hiring Process
  • Quick interviews and timely offers because your time deserves respect.
  • Meaningful 1:1 Patient Care
  • Build real relationships and see the direct impact of your work every day.
  • Benefits Highlights
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance starting Day One
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Comprehensive onboarding and orientation
  • Live Your Whole Life Incentive Program – earn premium discounts for completing wellness activities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • State of Michigan Full Masters Social Work License Required
  • Two (2) years of social work experience in health care setting.
  • Ability to provide service to acutely and chronically ill patients
  • Ability to complete written, verbal, and observational tasks indigenous to the position.

About Trinity Health At Home – Grand Haven (Michigan)

Trinity Health At Home – Grand Haven is a trusted member of Trinity Health At Home, a national home care, hospice and palliative care organization serving communities across 11 states.

As a faith-based, not‑for‑profit agency, we are committed to caring for patients and families in the place they feel most comfortable—at home. Our services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy and medical social work.

We Are

  • Medicare‑Certified
  • Joint Commission Accredited
  • A Reputation.com 800 Award Winner
  • Learn more at TrinityHealthAtHome.org/Michigan.

Ready to Apply?

Take the next step in your social work career today.

Apply now and discover why social workers choose to start, grow and stay with us.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, patient-centered support to hospice patients and their families in their homes. Assess psychosocial needs, develop care plans, and advocate for patient goals to ensure dignity and independence.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and a full Michigan Master's Social Work license. Candidates must have at least two years of social work experience in a health care setting.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentPatient advocacyCrisis interventionHospice careCase managementCommunity resource coordinationDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationEmotional supportPatient education

Social Worker Career Context

In Michigan, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$84k (17 salary observations; 98 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (1,119 salary observations; 3,157 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Social Worker Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution32 jobs · 28 employers

10
<$80k
4
$80k-100k
4
$100k-120k
11
$120k-140k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
37%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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New Dawn Treatment Centers · Wasilla, Alaska

$125k-$150k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Bilingual)Contract

Adelphi Staffing · White Plains, New York

$70/hr
#3

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

$123k-$141k
#4

Clinical Supervisor - CA - LPCC and LCSW

$57.95 - $67.22/hr
+ 34 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,205 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance starting Day One
Short- and long-term disability coverage
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Comprehensive onboarding and orientation
Live Your Whole Life Incentive Program