Hospice Social Worker (MSW) - Caring & Connected Care

UnitedHealth Group; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Trinity Hospice, a part of LHC Group and a leading post-acute care partner within the Optum family, is seeking a Social Worker. You will provide medical social services under physician direction and the Interdisciplinary Group to address social and emotional factors affecting health and to help patients cope.

Responsibilities include supporting patients and families, contributing to the Plan of Care, and guiding the team on community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited school of Social Work.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.

Skills

Social work

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Baptist Trinity Hospice, a part of LHC Group and a leading post-acute care partner within the Optum family, is seeking a Social Worker. You will provide medical social services under physician direction and the Interdisciplinary Group to address social and emotional factors affecting health and to help patients cope.

Responsibilities include supporting patients and families, contributing to the Plan of Care, and guiding the team on community resources.