About the role
Explore Future Opportunities with Optimal Care
Optimal Care is growing, and we’re looking to connect with talented individuals who may be a great fit for our organization. We invite you to submit your resume so we can learn more about your experience and the type of role you're looking for. Whether the time is now or in the future, we will keep you in mind for opportunities that align with your skills and background.
About the Role
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families by providing compassionate psychosocial care and support during some of life's most challenging moments. As a Medical Social Worker with Optimal Care, you'll help individuals navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of illness while ensuring their unique needs, values, and goals remain at the center of their care. Whether helping patients overcome barriers to recovery and maintain independence through Home Health or providing comfort, guidance, and emotional support during the end-of-life journey through Hospice, you'll play an essential role in promoting dignity, quality of life, and overall well-being.
This role is ideal for a licensed social worker who is passionate about whole-person care, building meaningful relationships, and helping patients and families navigate complex healthcare decisions. You'll conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, provide counseling and crisis intervention, coordinate community resources, and support individualized care plans that address each patient's emotional, social, and practical needs. Working closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team, you'll help patients and families make informed decisions, overcome challenges, and access the resources they need. Whether your passion lies in supporting recovery and independence or guiding families through life's final chapter, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact through compassionate, patient-centered care.
Location
- Office Location: 4341 S. Westnedge Ave, Suite 2210, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- Main Service Area Options:
- Allegan / Van Buren / Berrien / Cass
- Kalamazoo / St. Joseph / Allegan
- Berry / Calhoun / Branch
This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes
Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or doctoral degree from a CSWE-accredited school of social work
- Current state licensure as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (limited licensure not accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Master's Social Worker
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Willingness to travel to homes, facilities, and community settings
Preferred Qualifications
- Home health, hospice or palliative care experience
- Experience with care coordination and discharge planning
- Clinical experience with grief counseling and end-of-life issues
- Knowledge of Medicare hospice benefit and Conditions of Participation
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Strong clinical counseling and grief support skills
- Expertise in psychosocial assessment and crisis intervention
- Ability to guide patients and families through end-of-life challenges
- Excellent communication skills with emotional intelligence
- Cultural sensitivity and competence working with diverse populations
- Knowledge of community resources and social service systems
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
- Understanding of family systems and dynamics
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing empathetic support
- Deep commitment to hospice philosophy of care
Pay Range
$70,000—$75,000 USD
How We Care for You
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
- Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
- And more...
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.
As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.
We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
Background Screening
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations
We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.