Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) | Flexible Scheduling

Caris-Healthcare; Spring Park (SC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Benefits within 60 days

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

Job summary

Caris-Healthcare in South Carolina is seeking a Social Worker (LMSW) to develop and deliver social work services, helping patients access funding and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. The role requires licensure (LMSW) in SC and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

A Master of Social Work is preferred, with after-hours availability as needed. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid training, mileage reimbursement, flexible

Qualifications

• SC Social Work Licensure required; LMSW required.
• 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient and family assessment and initial bereavement assessment within five days of admission to hospice, collaborating with IDT to formulate the POC.
• Discusses the POC with the admitting RN on day of admission for new patients.
• Follows up with regular social work visits as needed and documents visits.
• Evaluates insurance coverage and assists with Medicaid or other options when no payer source exists.
• Participates in IDT meetings and updates the POC at least every 14 days.
• Facilitates discharge and transfer planning and completes related paperwork.
• Identifies psychosocial problems and sets goals that are pertinent and measurable.
• Explains Hospice Medicare/Medicaid benefits to patients and families.

Skills

LMSW

Social Work Licensure

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Caris-Healthcare in South Carolina is seeking a Social Worker (LMSW) to develop and deliver social work services, helping patients access funding and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. The role requires licensure (LMSW) in SC and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

A Master of Social Work is preferred, with after-hours availability as needed. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid training, mileage reimbursement, flexible