Hospice Social Worker — Impactful Care & Growth

UnitedHealth Group; Denver (CO); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's At Home Hospice, part of LHC Group, seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and with the Interdisciplinary Group. You will help patients and families understand social and emotional factors influencing health and support coping strategies.

The role emphasizes collaborating on a comprehensive Plan of Care, guiding access to community resources, and assisting the health care team in daily decision-making with compassionate,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited School of Social Work.
• Current Driver's License with vehicle insurance and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CO: Licensed as a Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients, family, physician and care team to understand personal, emotional and social factors affecting health.
• Contributes to development of a comprehensive Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group.
• Instructs on community resources to support patients and families.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient-centered communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (CO)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's At Home Hospice, part of LHC Group, seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and with the Interdisciplinary Group. You will help patients and families understand social and emotional factors influencing health and support coping strategies.

The role emphasizes collaborating on a comprehensive Plan of Care, guiding access to community resources, and assisting the health care team in daily decision-making with compassionate,