Hospice Social Worker - Per Diem: Bereavement Coordination

Society for Social Work and Research; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an Interdisciplinary Group. The role focuses on understanding social and emotional factors impacting patient health and developing coping strategies.

Primary duties include forming a comprehensive Plan of Care, guiding the team on community resources, and potentially serving as Bereavement Coordinator to address bereavement needs with clearly defined services.

Qualifications

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

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 an 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

Bereavement coordination

Driver's license

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and an Interdisciplinary Group. The role focuses on understanding social and emotional factors impacting patient health and developing coping strategies.

Primary duties include forming a comprehensive Plan of Care, guiding the team on community resources, and potentially serving as Bereavement Coordinator to address bereavement needs with clearly defined services.