Hospice Social Worker — Flexible Schedule & Impact

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

Earned Time Off

401 (K) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Caris HealthCare in the United States is seeking a Social Worker to develop and deliver social work services, promoting access to funding and supporting emotional and social well-being of patients and families. Salary range is $55,000–$65,000 yearly, depending on degree and experience.

Benefits include health plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and more. This role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, discharge planning, and on-call availability to

Qualifications

• Tennessee and Missouri = MSW preferred, minimum BSW required
• Virginia = MSW preferred, BSW required and two years experience
• South Carolina = Social Work Licensure Required; LMSW required
• Georgia = Social Work Licensure required; LMSW preferred, Min. LBSW required
• If minimum requirement is a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work. This is only available as long as Caris is able to arrange ongoing supervision and oversight by an MSW
• One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a complete psychosocial assessment of the patient and family within five days of admission to hospice care.
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to formulate the Plan of Care (POC).
• Discussions with admitting RN on the day of admission for new patients.
• Regular social work visits; document assessments, interventions and outcomes.
• Assist patients/families with insurance needs and Medicaid access when needed.
• Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to request/monitor volunteers.
• Participate in IDT meetings and update the POC at least every 14 days.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MSW preferred

BSW required

Social Work Licensure (LMSW/LBSW) depending state

Job description

Caris HealthCare in the United States is seeking a Social Worker to develop and deliver social work services, promoting access to funding and supporting emotional and social well-being of patients and families. Salary range is $55,000–$65,000 yearly, depending on degree and experience.

Benefits include health plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and more. This role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, discharge planning, and on-call availability to