LMSW Social Worker Hospice

LHC Group, Inc.; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker for a part-time role focused on home visits for hospice care. This position offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while making a significant impact on patients and their families. You'll be part of a supportive team, providing essential social services and contributing to comprehensive care plans. Join a culture that values caring and connection, and take your career to new heights in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for work-life balance

Holidays & paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Company-wide support & resources

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker in Ohio with a Master's degree preferred.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services under physician direction.
• Assist patients and families with emotional and social factors.
• Develop comprehensive care plans as part of the healthcare team.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Coping Mechanisms Development

Bereavement Coordination

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Medical Social Worker.

This is a Part Time position doing Home Visits for Hospice. Candidates must be licensed as a Social Worker in OH, Master's degree preferred. 20-28 hrs/week. Flexible schedule - Friday mornings required.

AtCaretenders Hospice in Moraine, OH, a part of LHC Group,we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people.

We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!?

• employee wellness programs
• flexibility for true work-life balance
• holidays & paid time off
• continuing education & career growth opportunities
• company-wide support & resources tohelp you achieve your goals.

Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!

Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker for hospice, 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.

• 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 as needed.
• Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients daily.
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients as needed.
• Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family needs if needed.
• Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided and frequency of service delivery up to thirteen (13) months following the death of the patient.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• OH: Must be licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work.