Hospice Social Worker-PRN

Optum; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 37,401 - 56,068; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Equity stock purchase program

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of the LHC Group family and aligned with Optum, seeks a Social Worker - Per Diem to deliver medical social services under physician oversight and a care team. The role focuses on social and emotional factors affecting health and coping strategies.

Responsibilities include formulating care plans, coordinating bereavement services, and guiding staff on community resources. Pay falls within $27.15–$40.70/hour with eligible benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work required.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and family in understanding social and emotional factors related to health.
• Contribute to development of a comprehensive Plan of Care with the health care team.
• Instruct team on community resources and support services.

Skills

Bereavement coordination

Health care setting experience

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Job description

Explore opportunities with Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Social Worker - Per Diem, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work OR Masters of Social Work
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of practice
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
• Bereavement Coordination experienceExperience with establishing a plan of care for bereavement needs

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $27.15 to $40.70 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.