Hospice Social Worker-PRN
UnitedHealth Group•Bowling Green, MO
•$29 - $43
About The Position
The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group. The role helps patients and their families understand significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and supports the development of coping mechanisms. The position contributes to an integrated plan of care and may function as Bereavement Coordinator, establishing and overseeing bereavement services for patient families.
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.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
- 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 reflective of patient-family needs.
- Establish a Plan of Care addressing bereavement needs with a clear delineation of services to be provided.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
