Hospice Social Worker - Per Diem, Home Visits & Bereavement

Society for Social Work and Research; Moraine (OH); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Caretenders Hospice, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, seeks a Social Worker – Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and the Interdisciplinary Group. You will assist patients and families, contribute to a comprehensive Plan of Care, and guide bereavement services when needed.

Responsibilities include supporting the care team with community resources and developing individualized plans, with the flexibility of per diem scheduling and a focus on

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

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

Social work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Caretenders Hospice, part of the UnitedHealth Group family, seeks a Social Worker – Hospice Per Diem to provide medical social services under physician direction and the Interdisciplinary Group. You will assist patients and families, contribute to a comprehensive Plan of Care, and guide bereavement services when needed.

Responsibilities include supporting the care team with community resources and developing individualized plans, with the flexibility of per diem scheduling and a focus on