LMSW Social Worker Hospice

LHC Group, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 with a required commitment of 20-28 hours per week, including Friday mornings. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Social Work and be licensed in Ohio, bringing valuable experience in healthcare settings. Join a supportive team dedicated to making meaningful connections and providing comprehensive care that addresses both the emotional and social needs of patients and their families. This role promises to elevate your career while making a real difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Schedule

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Company-wide Support & Resources

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker in OH required.
• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services under physician direction.
• Assist patients in understanding emotional and social factors affecting health.
• Contribute to the development of comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Social Work

Communication Skills

Bereavement Coordination

Coping Mechanisms Development

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

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.