Hospice Social Worker (Per Diem) – Bereavement & Care Team

Society for Social Work and Research; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Baptist Trinity Hospice, a part of LHC Group, is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction within the Interdisciplinary Group. You will assist patients and families, contribute to a comprehensive care plan, and guide bereavement services as needed.

The role requires a social work degree and relevant experience, with per diem scheduling and benefits. A compassionate, community-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Bereavement Coordination experience (preferred)
• CPR certification (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
• Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided

Skills

Social work experience

Driver's license

Bereavement coordination

CPR certification

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Baptist Trinity Hospice, a part of LHC Group, is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction within the Interdisciplinary Group. You will assist patients and families, contribute to a comprehensive care plan, and guide bereavement services as needed.

The role requires a social work degree and relevant experience, with per diem scheduling and benefits. A compassionate, community-focused approach is essential.