Medical Social Worker Hospice - PRN

Davita Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is hiring a Medical Social Worker for a PRN position focused on home visits for hospice care. This role requires a Bachelor's in social work or a related field and hands-on experience in healthcare settings. Benefits include wellness programs and opportunities for career growth. If you are compassionate and ready to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for true work-life balance

Holidays & paid time off

Continuing education & career growth opportunities

Company-wide support & resources

Qualifications

• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Driver's License and vehicle access needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work

Master's Degree in social work or related field

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Medical Social Worker.

This is a PRN position doing Home Visits for Hospice.

10+ hours/week available, consistent availability required.

Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's considered in social work, psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing.

At Cape Fear Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful 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 to help 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

• Bachelor's Degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and supervised by MSW.


• 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

• NC: Baccalaureate degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education or a baccalaureate degree in psychology, counseling, or psychiatric nursing.

Company Overview LHC 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.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Cape Fear Valley Hospice and Palliative Care a part of LHC Group family of providers - the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.