Hospice Social Worker - Per Diem: Care & Bereavement

UnitedHealth Group; Bourne (MA); On-site; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, within the Optum family, invites you to join UnitedHealth Group as Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem. You will provide medical social services under physician supervision, helping patients and families cope with health challenges and adjust to care needs.

The role focuses on developing a comprehensive Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services, and guiding the care team with community resources to support patient families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists patient, significant others, physician, and health care team in understanding personal, emotional, environmental and social factors.
• Contributes to the development of a comprehensive Plan of Care.
• Instructs team on resources available to assist patients as needed.
• Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise bereavement services.

Skills

Social work experience

Bereavement coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, within the Optum family, invites you to join UnitedHealth Group as Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem. You will provide medical social services under physician supervision, helping patients and families cope with health challenges and adjust to care needs.

The role focuses on developing a comprehensive Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services, and guiding the care team with community resources to support patient families.