Hospice Social Worker-PRN
UnitedHealth Group•Franklin, LA
•$29 - $43
About The Position
Heart of Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group, helping patients understand significant social and emotional factors related to their health status and develop coping mechanisms. The role contributes to an integrated plan of care and may coordinate bereavement services.
Requirements
- Master's degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Social Worker in the state of practice.
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Bereavement coordination experience.
- Experience establishing a plan of care for bereavement needs.
Responsibilities
- Help patients, significant others, physicians, and health care team staff understand personal, emotional, environmental, and social factors related to the patient's health status, as needed.
- Contribute as a health care team member to developing a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis.
- Instruct health care team members about community resources available to assist patients, as needed.
- When needed, function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise bereavement services reflecting the patient family's needs.
- Establish a Plan of Care addressing bereavement needs and clearly delineating the services to be provided.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
