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Trinity Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Hospice Medical Social Worker (MSW) 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial support to patients and families within their homes. Assess needs, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for goals that promote dignity and independence.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited school and a valid State of Michigan Full Masters Social Work License. Candidates must have at least two years of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentPatient AdvocacyCase ManagementCrisis InterventionCommunity Resource ConnectionClinical Social Work

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 16% have no call, 66% 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 & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,492 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Day One
Short- and Long-Term Disability
403(b) with Employer Match
Generous PTO + 7 Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/year
Live Your Whole Life Incentive Program