Hospice LMSW Social Worker - Per Diem, Bereavement

Optum; Bryant (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hospice is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary group. You will help clients and families understand social and emotional factors impacting health and coping strategies.

You will contribute to a daily, integrated Plan of Care and guide the care team in connecting patients with community resources. There is potential to serve as Bereavement Coordinator where needed.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current Driver's License and access to a vehicle or reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the patient, family, physician, and care team to understand social and emotional factors affecting health.
• Contribute to a comprehensive Plan of Care on a daily basis.
• Instruct team members on available community resources as needed.
• Possibly serve as Bereavement Coordinator and outline bereavement services within the plan of care.

Skills

Social work experience

CPR certification

Bereavement coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker

Job description

Elite Hospice is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary group. You will help clients and families understand social and emotional factors impacting health and coping strategies.

You will contribute to a daily, integrated Plan of Care and guide the care team in connecting patients with community resources. There is potential to serve as Bereavement Coordinator where needed.