Hospice Social Worker - Caring Patient Advocate

Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake; Tupelo (MS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospice, part of LHC Group, is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician guidance and an interdisciplinary team. You will assess social and emotional factors influencing health and contribute to developing an integrated Plan of Care for patients.

Required qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work, a valid driver’s license, and CPR certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence

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

Skills

Social work

CPR

Licensed Social Worker

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Driver's License

Vehicle Insurance

Access to transportation

Job description

Community Hospice, part of LHC Group, is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician guidance and an interdisciplinary team. You will assess social and emotional factors influencing health and contribute to developing an integrated Plan of Care for patients.

Required qualifications include a Master’s in Social Work, a valid driver’s license, and CPR certification (or ability to obtain).