Hospice Social Worker – Per Diem (Home-Based Care)

Optum; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Danville, VA seeks a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and a care team. Travel within a 50-mile radius is required; per diem schedule with standard business hours may apply.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and Virginia social work licensure, plus 1+ year healthcare social work experience. CPR certification or completion within 90 days is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work is required.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Social Work license in Virginia required.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire (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

Home-based hospice experience

Driver's license

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (Virginia)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Danville, VA seeks a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and a care team. Travel within a 50-mile radius is required; per diem schedule with standard business hours may apply.

Requirements include a Master's in Social Work and Virginia social work licensure, plus 1+ year healthcare social work experience. CPR certification or completion within 90 days is preferred.