Hospice Social Worker - Per Diem | Caring, Impactful Care

Society for Social Work and Research; Bourne (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, is hiring a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem in Massachusetts. You will provide medical social services under physician direction, helping patients and families cope with health challenges within an interdisciplinary team.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and an active SW license in the state. Duties include developing care plans, coordinating bereavement services if needed, and guiding families to community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a CSWE-accredited School of Social Work.
• 1+ year of social work experience in health care.
• Licensed Social Worker in the applicable state preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess social and emotional factors affecting patient health and coping.
• Contribute to the Plan of Care with the health care team on a daily basis.
• Instruct team on community resources to support patients and families.
• Possibly function as Bereavement Coordinator and plan bereavement services.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, is hiring a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem in Massachusetts. You will provide medical social services under physician direction, helping patients and families cope with health challenges within an interdisciplinary team.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and an active SW license in the state. Duties include developing care plans, coordinating bereavement services if needed, and guiding families to community resources.