Hospice Social Worker - LMSW

UnitedHealth Group•Monroe, LA

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Position in this function is responsible for oversight of psychosocial services provided by the hospice division for patients and families served including policies and processes, clinical management, education, and orientation. This position will oversee the implementation of education, documentation and program standards.

Requirements

Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
5+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
1+ years of social work experience in hospice
Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Management experience

Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support and direct psychosocial services provided to patients and families in hospice
Knowledge of clinical services provided to end-of-life patients and their families including initial consultation and diagnostic assessment with a wide range of mental health, behavioral, emotional, physical, and developmental concerns
Oversight of crisis assessment and intervention including assessment for safety in the hospice setting
Provides consultation for social workers regarding complex crises and mental health concerns in the hospice setting
Development of educational programs and outreach to address community issues related to end-of-life
Liaison and resource for hospice social workers regarding the Hospice Promise Foundation process
Development of on-going educational programs and competencies for hospice social workers
Oversight of the orientation process for hospice social workers
Knowledge of current hospice state and federal guidelines and programs
Development of Social Worker work groups to discuss resources, educational needs, and development of needed processes, assessment tools, policies and procedures for social services in hospice
Provides at least quarterly education for social workers
Maintenance of Social Work tools in iTrain
Other duties as assigned