PRN Hospice Social Worker

LHC Group, Inc.; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Social Worker to join their compassionate team. The role involves assessing patients' social and emotional needs, aiding in community resource utilization, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care. The position offers opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Flexibility for true work-life balance

Holidays & paid time off

Continuing education & career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess social and emotional factors related to patient's illness.
• Assist patients in utilizing community resources.
• Collaborate with hospitals to promote continuity of care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Medical Social Worker.

At Deaconess Hospice in Biloxi, MS, 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

• Assess social and emotional factors related to patient's illness to determine ability to cope with daily living problems as needed.
• Assist the patient and significant others to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations as needed.
• Assist the patient and significant others in utilizing community resources as needed.
• Identify gaps in community resources and stimulate resource development and/or improvement as needs arise.
• Visit patients according to Plan of Care. Complete a clinical note for each visit and submit clinical notes to the agency daily.
• Complete all required hospice modules in the online learning system and attend monthly in-services.
• Function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise bereavement services if needed.
• Assist the healthcare team in understanding social, emotional, environmental, and social factors related to the patient's health status.
• Be an alternate social worker for other agencies in the state when needed.
• Contribute to developing a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients daily.
• Instruct healthcare team members on community resources available to assist patients.
• Collaborate with hospitals and community agencies to promote continuity of care.
• Serve as a preceptor and mentor for new social workers, providing orientation and ongoing education.
• Assist with Social Work and Bereavement Policy development and revisions.
• Provide quarterly education to hospice staff on psychosocial issues.
• Facilitate monthly caregiver support groups.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social work from an accredited school or equivalent degree with supervised MSW.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• Various states have specific licensing or degree requirements, detailed in the original description.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer benefits supporting your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review our benefits: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Deaconess Hospice, part of LHC Group, is dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-effective care that supports patients when and where they need it. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective healthcare, united by the purpose: It's all about helping people.