Social Worker

National HealthCare Corporation (NHC); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits within 60 days

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Caris Healthcare is seeking a Social Worker to support the hospice interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, identifying care planning goals, and providing emotional support to patients and families at end of life.

The position emphasizes compassionate care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team across the Southeast region. A strong emphasis on integrity and service defines the work culture.

Qualifications

• One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Missouri licensure or LMSW/LBSW depending on state requirements.
• MSW preferred in Tennessee and Missouri; BSW required in those states.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments in the EMR.
• Identifies care planning goals and develops interventions to promote best outcomes.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and provides psychosocial input.
• Provides bereavement support and caregiver education as needed.
• Conducts visits with patients and caregivers in their home or residential setting.
• Participates in on-call rotations for after-hours visits.

Skills

Social Work

Psychosocial assessment

Excellent communication

Education

MSW

BSW

Job description

Social Worker

BSW $58,000 - $61,000 / yearly Depending on Experience

MSW $60,000 - $65,000 / yearly Depending on Experience Caris Healthcare

Job Details

Description

Position: Social Worker

Pay: BSW $58,000 - $61,000 / yearly Depending on Experience

Pay: MSW $60,000 - $65,000 / yearly Depending on Experience

Caris Healthcare Social Worker provides support the hospice interdisciplinary team through office functions. The hallmarks of this position include completing comprehensive patient assessments, identifying care planning goals, and providing psychosocial and emotional support to patients and caregivers at the end of life.

Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.

Benefits

At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and the customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Eligibility
• Eligible for benefits within 60 days
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
• Earned Time Off
• 401 (K) plan with company match
• Paid Training
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Completes and documents comprehensive psychosocial assessments with patients in the electronic medical record
• Identifies care planning goals and develops interventions to promote best outcomes
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; provides insight into the psychosocial and emotional needs of patients
• Provides education related to funeral planning and advanced directives as needed
• Conducts visits with the patient and caregiver in their residential setting
• Assists with bereavement support and interventions for caregivers following the death of a patient
• Participates in an on-call rotation to make after hours visits when needed for a patient’s death, funeral, admission, etc.

Qualifications

• Tennessee and Missouri = MSW preferred, BSW required
• Virginia = MSW preferred, BSW required
• South Carolina = Social Work Licensure Required; LMSW required
• Georgia = Social Work Licensure required; LMSW preferred, LBSW required
• One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

EOE