Per Diem Hospice Social Worker — Bereavement Care

Society for Social Work and Research; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase program

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem in Texas to provide medical social services under physician direction and an Interdisciplinary Group. You will help the team understand social and emotional factors affecting patient health and develop coping strategies.

The role includes contributing to a comprehensive Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services when needed, and guiding patients and families through resources and plans of care in a respectful, collaborative

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work
• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

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

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Social Worker - Hospice Per Diem in Texas to provide medical social services under physician direction and an Interdisciplinary Group. You will help the team understand social and emotional factors affecting patient health and develop coping strategies.

The role includes contributing to a comprehensive Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services when needed, and guiding patients and families through resources and plans of care in a respectful, collaborative