Compassionate Hospice Social Worker (Per Diem)

Texas Health Institute; Round Rock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

At Home Hospice of Round Rock, part of LHC Group, is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem. This role provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and the interdisciplinary group to help patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health and coping.

The position emphasizes developing a comprehensive Plan of Care, coordinating community resources, and, when needed, serving as Bereavement Coordinator to address bereavement needs with clearly

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

Job description

At Home Hospice of Round Rock, part of LHC Group, is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem. This role provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and the interdisciplinary group to help patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health and coping.

The position emphasizes developing a comprehensive Plan of Care, coordinating community resources, and, when needed, serving as Bereavement Coordinator to address bereavement needs with clearly