Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Home Care & Coordination

UnitedHealth Group; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartlite Hospice, part of LHC Group under UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction. You will help patients and families address social and emotional factors affecting health and contribute to the Plan of Care with the care team.

Required criteria include a Master's in Social Work, a valid driver's license, and AL social work licensure. The salary range reflects full-time employment in Alabama with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited program
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families to understand social and emotional factors related to health
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive Plan of Care on a daily basis
• Instruct care team on community resources available to patients

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Heartlite Hospice, part of LHC Group under UnitedHealth Group, is seeking a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction. You will help patients and families address social and emotional factors affecting health and contribute to the Plan of Care with the care team.

Required criteria include a Master's in Social Work, a valid driver's license, and AL social work licensure. The salary range reflects full-time employment in Alabama with comprehensive benefits.