At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Hospice Licensed Social Worker

Monday through Friday/8:00 am to 5:00 pm/Ingham County

Are you driven to provide exceptional patient care? At Elara Caring, our Medical Social Workers bring compassionate support to patients across their continuum of care, making a real impact wherever patients call home. If you are dedicated to making a difference, join us on our mission to deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

Role Overview:

As a Medical Social Worker with Elara Caring, you will:

• Deliver vital social work services, including counseling and support, to hospice patients and their families.

• Help patients and their loved ones maximize coping abilities by offering guidance, grief assessments, and bereavement support.

• Embody our mission daily through your commitment to compassionate care.

Our team supports over 65,000 patients nationwide, creating endless opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you’re inspired by a meaningful role in patient care, this is your calling.

Why Choose Elara Caring?

• Flexible, Autonomous Schedules: Enjoy the freedom of 1:1 patient care at a pace that allows you to make a real impact.

• Supportive Work Environment: Experience the encouragement of a collaborative team dedicated to quality care.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

  • Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education for all employees

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Paid time off, holidays, and bereavement leave (including family and pet bereavement)

  • Pet insurance available

On an Average day, you will:

• Aligns Activities with Vision: Ensures all tasks support Elara Caring’s vision and Home Health leadership.

• Patient Assessment: Evaluates patients' psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs through documentation and direct observations.

• Social Work Evaluations: Conducts initial and follow-up social work assessments for each patient visit.

• Communication & Reporting: Shares significant changes in patient status with the Supervisor, physician, and care team; reports visit outcomes and safety issues daily.

• Safety Planning: Develops and implements safety plans using available resources for patient and family.

• Plan of Care Management: Participates in creating, verifying, updating, and ensuring adherence to the Plan of Care for continuity and quality.

• Physician Orders & Documentation: Documents physician orders for additional visits or care changes, ensuring all actions meet standards and physician certification.

• Skilled Interventions: Provides social work interventions as per professional standards and the physician’s orders.

• Patient and Family Support: Educates and involves the patient and family in following the Plan of Care to address social work needs.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work from an accredited program (Council on Social Work Education)

• Active state Social Worker license

• Minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting

• Strong social work skills aligned with industry standards

• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation

• Ability to travel up to 50%

Are you a compassionate clinician ready to deliver unmatched patient care? Join us at Elara Caring, where your passion for patient care will be fully supported and valued. Apply today to become part of our pioneering team and make a difference every day.

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager. This is not a compre