Hospice Social Worker - Bereavement & Care Planning

UnitedHealth Group; Springdale (AR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group and affiliated with UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction for patients and families. The role supports a Plan of Care and coordination with the care team to address social and emotional factors influencing health.

Required: MSW from CSWE-accredited program, 1+ year health care social work, valid driver’s license. CPR and bereavement coordination experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of practice (preferred).
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire (preferred).
• Bereavement Coordination experience (preferred).
• Experience with establishing a plan of care for bereavement needs (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist 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.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients daily.
• Instruct health care team members on community resources available to assist patients.
• Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and develop bereavement plans with clearly delineated services.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Elite Hospice, part of LHC Group and affiliated with UnitedHealth Group, seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction for patients and families. The role supports a Plan of Care and coordination with the care team to address social and emotional factors influencing health.

Required: MSW from CSWE-accredited program, 1+ year health care social work, valid driver’s license. CPR and bereavement coordination experience are preferred.