Part-Time Hospice Social Worker — Caring Care Navigator

Optum; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Elite Hospice, part of the Optum family, seeks a part-time Social Worker in Beaumont, TX to provide medical social services under physician direction and with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, current driver's license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of healthcare social work experience; salary ranges from $66,400 to $99,600 annually, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work.
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence.

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.

Skills

Driver's License

CPR Certification

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker in state of residence

Job description

Elite Hospice, part of the Optum family, seeks a part-time Social Worker in Beaumont, TX to provide medical social services under physician direction and with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, current driver's license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of healthcare social work experience; salary ranges from $66,400 to $99,600 annually, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.