Job Description

Job Description

Elara Caring is seeking a Social Work LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker for a job in Troy, Michigan.

• Specialty: LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker
• Discipline: Social Work
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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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:

Location: Oakland County | Schedule: Full-Time

At Elara Caring , we care where you are—because we believe the best care happens where you live. Every day, our dedicated teams deliver high-quality, compassionate care to over 60,000 patients nationwide, helping them remain in their preferred setting. Nowhere is our mission more meaningful than in hospice care. As a Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) , you will play a vital role in supporting patients and families through the emotional, social, and practical challenges that come with end-of-life care. This role is more than clinical—it’s a calling to provide comfort, dignity, and guidance when it matters most.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program

• Active Social Work license in the state of employment

• Minimum of 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or hospice setting

• Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills

• Strong understanding of social work principles and end-of-life care standards

• Ability to travel locally—50% travel required

• Capability to sit, stand, bend, and lift/move up to 50–100 lbs

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and up-to-date auto insurance

• A collaborative, supportive work environment

• A unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference

• Competitive compensation package

• Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees

• Free continuing education opportunities

• Career advancement and professional growth pathways

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

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

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs

• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and resource coordination throughout the hospice journey

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team—including nurses, aides, physicians, and chaplains—to support holistic care plans

• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding end-of-life processes, grief, and available resources

• Develop, implement, and revise individualized Plans of Care based on patient status, physician input, and evolving needs

• Ensure all services are provided in accordance with physician orders and agency policies

• Maintain thorough, timely documentation and communicate findings, changes in condition, and safety concerns to the care team

• Write and update physician orders and coordinate ongoing care planning

• Support families with bereavement resources and proper discharge planning

• Adhere to Elara Caring’s mission and vision in all aspects of service delivery

If you are a compassionate, mission-driven Social Worker ready to walk beside patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys, we invite you to join Elara Caring’s Hospice team .

We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families.

Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9.

At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location.

This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to .

Elara Caring Job ID #JR-126604. Posted job title: Hospice Social Worker (LMSW/LiMSW)

Elara Caring is one of the nation’s leading providers of home-based care with a growing footprint of 26,000 caregivers and 60,000 patients in 18 states. Whether you are new to home-based care or a seasoned in-home care professional, Elara Caring will meet you where you are and develop a unique learning plan that recognizes your experience and invests in your clinical professional journey. From our preceptor program to certification prep courses, quality assessments or management training, we care about you and your success.

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