Hospice Social Worker - Patient & Family Support

Optum; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 56,440 - 84,660; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is seeking a Social Worker for a part-time role (~20 hours/week). The position supports medical social services under physician direction, helping patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health.

Primary responsibilities include contributing to the Plan of Care and linking patients with community resources. Required: Bachelor or Master of Social Work and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work OR Masters of Social Work.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence (preferred).

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

Bachelor of Social Work OR Masters of Social Work

Job description

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is seeking a Social Worker for a part-time role (~20 hours/week). The position supports medical social services under physician direction, helping patients and families understand social and emotional factors affecting health.

Primary responsibilities include contributing to the Plan of Care and linking patients with community resources. Required: Bachelor or Master of Social Work and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.