Social Worker - Licensed Master Degree

AdamsPlace; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits

Earned Time Off

401(K) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris HealthCare is seeking a Social Worker with LMSW licensure to provide patient and family support and promote access to funding mechanisms for those in need of care.

You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to formulate the Plan of Care, discuss it with the admitting RN, assist with insurance navigation, and facilitate discharge planning and after-hours visits.

Qualifications

• SC LMSW licensure required.
• 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient and family assessment within five days of hospice admission.
• Collaborates with IDT to formulate the Plan of Care (POC).
• Discusses the POC with the admitting RN on admission day.
• Assists patients/families with Medicaid or other insurance coverage.
• Participates in IDT meetings and updates the POC every 14 days.
• Facilitates discharge and transfer paperwork when hospice is no longer appropriate.
• Explains Advanced Directives to patients/families.

Skills

LMSW

Social work

Education

LMSW licensure (SC)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Social Worker - LMSW

Pay: MSW $64000 - $68000 yearly Depending on Experience

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of social work service, to promote access to funding mechanisms for patients in need of care, and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration for the support of emotional and social well-being of patients and families.

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 our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide.

• 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

Position

Social Worker - LMSW

Pay: MSW $64000 - $68000 yearly Depending on Experience

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of social work service, to promote access to funding mechanisms for patients in need of care, and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration for the support of emotional and social well-being of patients and families.

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 our 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

• Performs patient and family assessment, along with the initial bereavement assessment within five (5) days of admission to hospice. Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to formulate the Plan of Care (POC).
• Discusses the POC with the admitting RN on the day of admission for new patients.
• When requested by the patient/family conducts regular social work visits and documents visit.
• Evaluates insurance coverage on patients and assists patient/family with obtaining Medicaid or other insurance coverage when the patient does not have a payer source.
• Participates in the IDT Meeting and updates the POC at least every 14 days.
• Responsible for facilitating discharge and transfer of patients to other healthcare providers when hospice care is no longer requested or appropriate and completing appropriate paperwork.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Process as requested by the Administrator and/or the Patient Care Coordinator.
• Identifies psychosocial problems and establishes goals that are pertinent, personalized, and measurable as evidenced by documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Hospice Medicare and Medicaid Benefit and is able to convey knowledge to patients and families.
• Conducts after death bereavement assessment.
• Explains Advanced Directives to Patients/Families and communicates and documents patient decisions to the patient’s attending physician.
• May be asked to assist with in-services to vendors.
• Assists patient/family with making funeral arrangements, if requested.
• Knowledgeable of federal, state and local resources for patients, when appropriate, and assists patients/families in obtaining these resources.
• Willing and able to accurately utilize any automated device required to document in the electronic medical record.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in patient's condition and documents interventions.
• Must be willing and available to make after hours visits (i.e. on weekday evenings and/or weekend) when needed for a patient’s admission, death or funeral, etc.

Qualifications

• South Carolina = Social Work Licensure Required; LMSW required
• One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE