Medical Social Worker
Company: Crossbridge Hospice
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
At Crossbridge Hospice, we believe a role is truly fulfilling
when it aligns with your personal values, reflects your interests,
leverages your strengths, and supports your professional growth.
Our mission—people caring for people—guides everything we do. We
are committed to cultivating a workplace where individuals feel
empowered to thrive, both personally and professionally. By
thoughtfully matching people with roles that resonate with their
purpose and aspirations, we foster a culture rooted in
authenticity, innovation, and shared growth. When individuals bring
their whole selves to work, remarkable things happen—for our teams,
our patients and their families, and the communities we serve. Our
Mission To provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice care
that honors the dignity of every individual; people taking care of
people. Culture & Values Our people are the heartbeat of our
mission. At Crossbridge Hospice, we recognize your unique talents,
nurture your growth, and celebrate your compassion. Together, we’re
building a community that leads with integrity and serves with
heart. - Clinician-led teams built on compassion and respect - A
supportive environment where every voice matters - Commitment to
dignity for patients, families, and staff - Integrity and empathy
at the core of all we do Why You’ll Love Working With Us: -
Competitive compensation - Health, Dental, Vision, Disability &
Life Insurance - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Tuition Reimbursement -
Professional Licensing & Certification Renewal Reimbursement - Paid
Time Off Paid Holidays Floating Holidays - Mileage Reimbursement -
Supportive Team Environment - Mission-driven leadership that values
your voice and expertise - Opportunities to grow - Do meaningful
work that impacts patients and families every day How you will
contribute: The Hospice Medical Social Worker is a vital member of
the interdisciplinary team, responsible for providing emotional,
social, financial, and resource-based support to patients and
families navigating serious illness and end-of-life care. This role
requires compassion, strong clinical judgment, excellent
communication skills, and the ability to support patients and
families through highly sensitive and meaningful experiences. How
you will make an impact: - Provide social casework as an entity,
where appropriate, to individuals and families receiving nursing or
other services from the Agency - Assess, when appropriate, a
family's financial situation taking into consideration the
patient's prognosis and medical needs, and referring to an Agency
for financial assistance if indicated, interpreting the medical
situation to the referring Agency and generally facilitating the
process of referral - Respond to referrals for casework by Agency
staff or professionals from outside the Agency providing service as
appropriate - Participate in Agency IDG team conferences
identifying social problems, their severity, and their
inter-relatedness to the medical situation, as well as assessing a
family's strengths and weaknesses and discussing alternate methods
of alleviating the situation - Refer patients and families to
community agencies with appropriate follow-up - Participate in case
conferences with other agencies - Interpret social resources to
staff and health services to special agencies - Be responsible to
ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient,
Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provide Age-Friendly Care
The Experience and Skills You’ll Bring - Master's degree (MSW) from
a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work
Education - Has a current Social Worker License in the state of
practice in accordance with state licensure requirements - Must
maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record -
Proficiency in clinical skills - Be available at all times during
agency operating hours or as needed - The ability to make sound
professional clinical judgment - The ability to assess and document
patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to
meet those needs - Excellent verbal and written communication
skills - Proficiency in personal computer use including email,
clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software Preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Experience: - Advanced Palliative Hospice
Social Worker Certification-APHSW-C, through Social Work and
Palliative Care Network. - Two years’ experience within hospice -
Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA), through Council for
Certification in Volunteer Administration - EMR experience
Keywords: Crossbridge Hospice, Elkhart , Medical Social Worker, Social Services , Grand Rapids, Indiana
