Hospice Social Worker: Bereavement & Care Coordination

Society for Social Work and Research; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elite Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and an Interdisciplinary Group, helping families understand social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

The role includes participating in Plan of Care development, coordinating bereavement services when needed, and guiding the care team with community resources to support patients and families.

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 experience

Driver's license

Bereavement coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Elite Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and an Interdisciplinary Group, helping families understand social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

The role includes participating in Plan of Care development, coordinating bereavement services when needed, and guiding the care team with community resources to support patients and families.