Hospice Social Worker & Bereavement Coordinator

Optum; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group and within the Optum family, seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction to support patients and families. The role focuses on social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

Primary responsibilities include forming a holistic Plan of Care, guiding the care team, and coordinating Bereavement services as needed. A strong clinical background and community resource knowledge are essential.

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
• 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

• 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

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group and within the Optum family, seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction to support patients and families. The role focuses on social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

Primary responsibilities include forming a holistic Plan of Care, guiding the care team, and coordinating Bereavement services as needed. A strong clinical background and community resource knowledge are essential.