Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Caring Patient Advocacy

Society for Social Work and Research; Tennessee; On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution and stock purchase

Job summary

Baptist Trinity Hospice, part of LHC Group, seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and alongside an interdisciplinary team to address social and emotional factors affecting health. The role emphasizes collaboration on a comprehensive Plan of Care and connecting patients with community resources.

Required credentials include an MSW and a valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation; CPR may be preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work.
• 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

Skills

Social Work

Education

Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work

Job description

Baptist Trinity Hospice, part of LHC Group, seeks a Social Worker to provide medical social services under physician direction and alongside an interdisciplinary team to address social and emotional factors affecting health. The role emphasizes collaboration on a comprehensive Plan of Care and connecting patients with community resources.

Required credentials include an MSW and a valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation; CPR may be preferred.