Hospice Social Worker - Bereavement & Care Coordination

Optum; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum, in partnership with CHRISTUS VNA Hospice, is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary group. You will help patients and families understand social and emotional factors, and contribute to care planning on an as-needed basis.

The role includes Bereavement coordination, development of care plans, and linking patients to community resources.

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

Optum, in partnership with CHRISTUS VNA Hospice, is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an interdisciplinary group. You will help patients and families understand social and emotional factors, and contribute to care planning on an as-needed basis.

The role includes Bereavement coordination, development of care plans, and linking patients to community resources.