Hospice Social Worker — Home‑Based Care & Support

Optum; Bowling Green (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum, through Community Loving Care Hospice (LHC Group), is hiring a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction to support patients and families facing health challenges.

You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group to develop plans of care, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for patient well-being. A MSW and state social work license are required, with valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

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

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Optum, through Community Loving Care Hospice (LHC Group), is hiring a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction to support patients and families facing health challenges.

You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group to develop plans of care, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for patient well-being. A MSW and state social work license are required, with valid driver's license and reliable transportation.