Compassionate Hospice Social Worker (Per Diem)

UnitedHealth Group; Round Rock (TX); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's At Home Hospice of Round Rock is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician supervision and with the Interdisciplinary Group to address social and emotional factors affecting patient health.

The role includes contributing to the Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services as needed, guiding patients and families to community resources, and supporting the care team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Social work expertise

Bereavement support

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's At Home Hospice of Round Rock is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician supervision and with the Interdisciplinary Group to address social and emotional factors affecting patient health.

The role includes contributing to the Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services as needed, guiding patients and families to community resources, and supporting the care team.