Hospice Master Social Worker

Professional Home Hospice of Muskogee, Inc.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Fleet vehicle program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our home health team. You will assess patients, develop care plans, coordinate with the care team, and connect families with community resources to support safe, effective outcomes.

The role requires an MSW or DSW, a state license, healthcare experience, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds and drive between patient homes. We offer comprehensive benefits and a 401(k) match to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current State License as a Social Worker.
• MSW or DSW degree from CSWE-accredited program.
• At least 1 year of social work experience in healthcare.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and follow-up reassessments.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the care team.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and supports.
• Counsel and educate patients and families on social and care needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support discharge planning.
• Provide compassionate social work services to support positive outcomes.

Skills

Social work

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Doctoral Degree in Social Work

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Medical Social Worker (MSW) with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess patient needs during follow-up visits.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, concerns, or safety issues to physicians and the care team.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Counsel and educate patients and families to help address social, emotional, and care-related needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality social work services that support positive patient outcomes.

Required

• Current State License as a Social Worker
• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Social work skills as defined as general social work standards
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.