Social Worker - Licensed Master Degree

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis)

Earned Time Off

401 (K) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris is seeking a licensed Social Worker (LMSW) in Anderson, SC to provide patient and family social work services within hospice care. The role focuses on promoting access to funding mechanisms, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and supporting emotional and social well-being of patients and families.

Salary ranges from $64,000 to $68,000 per year depending on experience. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plan with company match, paid training, mileage reimbursement,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs patient and family assessments and initial bereavement assessment within five days of hospice admission, collaborating with the IDT to formulate the Plan of Care.
• Discusses the Plan of Care with the admitting RN on admission day for new patients.
• Regular social work visits and documentation when requested by patient/family.
• Assists patient/family with obtaining Medicaid or other insurance coverage when needed.
• Participates in IDT meetings and updates the Plan of Care at least every 14 days.
• Facilitates discharge and transfer planning and completes relevant paperwork.
• Contributes to Performance Improvement processes as requested.
• Identifies psychosocial problems and sets relevant, measurable goals with documentation.
• Explains Hospice Medicare/Medicaid benefits to patients and families.
• Educates patients/families about Advanced Directives and documents decisions with the attending physician.
• May assist with vendor in-services and funeral planning as needed.
• Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local resources; assists patients/families in obtaining these resources.
• Willing to perform after-hours visits as needed for admissions, deaths, or funerals.

Education

Masters or better in Social Work

Job description

Anderson Caris
129 Straight Dr
Anderson, SC 29625, USA

Description

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.

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:

• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs patient and family assessment, along with the initial bereavement assessment withinfive (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.
• 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.

Training - Social Services

Expert

Education

Required

Masters or better in Social Work.

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