Hospice Master Social Worker

Elara Caring • Tulsa, OK

10d

About The Position

At Elara Caring, the Hospice Master Social Worker contributes to the company’s mission by providing compassionate, high-quality social work services to patients and families. The role assesses psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs; completes initial evaluations and follow-up reassessments; and develops and updates individualized care plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders. The social worker communicates relevant changes and concerns to physicians and the care team, connects patients and families with community resources, offers counseling and education, and coordinates care and discharge planning to support continuity and positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Social Worker.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Social work skills as defined by general social work standards.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess patient needs during follow-up visits.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, concerns, or safety issues to physicians and the care team.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Counsel and educate patients and families to address social, emotional, and care-related needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality social work services that support positive patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Family and pet bereavement leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time