Per Diem MSW Social Worker — Bereavement & Care

Preferra Insurance; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k plan

Stock purchase plan

Incentives and recognition programs

Job summary

Island Home Care, part of LHC Group, is hiring a Per Diem Social Worker in Florida. You will provide medical social services under physician direction, supporting patients and families with social and emotional factors affecting health status.

Responsibilities include developing an integrated Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services when needed, and guiding the care team to access community resources. A master's in social work and active SW license in FL are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current CPR certification
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
• 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

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Bereavement coordination

Plan of care development

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (FL)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Island Home Care, part of LHC Group, is hiring a Per Diem Social Worker in Florida. You will provide medical social services under physician direction, supporting patients and families with social and emotional factors affecting health status.

Responsibilities include developing an integrated Plan of Care, coordinating bereavement services when needed, and guiding the care team to access community resources. A master's in social work and active SW license in FL are required.