Hospice Social Worker — Per Diem & Bereavement Support

Preferra Insurance; Bourne (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Job summary

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and within an Interdisciplinary Group. The role supports patients and families by addressing social and emotional factors impacting health and coping.

Primary responsibilities include assisting the care team in understanding factors affecting health, developing an integrated Plan of Care, and guiding access to community resources.

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
• Licensed as a Social Worker in the state of practice (preferred)
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

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

Job description

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and within an Interdisciplinary Group. The role supports patients and families by addressing social and emotional factors impacting health and coping.

Primary responsibilities include assisting the care team in understanding factors affecting health, developing an integrated Plan of Care, and guiding access to community resources.