LMSW Hospice PRN

UnitedHealth Group•Mountain Home, AR

2d•$27 - $41•Remote

About The Position

As the Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms. Primary Responsibilities: Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis. Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis. Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis. Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Nice To Haves

Licensed Social Worker in the state of practice
1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
Bereavement Coordination experience
Experience with establishing a plan of care for bereavement needs

Responsibilities

Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis
Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided