Social Worker - Licensed Master Degree

Caris-Healthcare; Spring Park (SC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Benefits within 60 days

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

Job summary

Caris-Healthcare in South Carolina is seeking a Social Worker (LMSW) to develop and deliver social work services, helping patients access funding and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team. The role requires licensure (LMSW) in SC and at least one year of healthcare social work experience.

A Master of Social Work is preferred, with after-hours availability as needed. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, paid training, mileage reimbursement, flexible

Qualifications

• SC Social Work Licensure required; LMSW required.
• 1 year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient and family assessment and initial bereavement assessment within five days of admission to hospice, collaborating with IDT to formulate the POC.
• Discusses the POC with the admitting RN on day of admission for new patients.
• Follows up with regular social work visits as needed and documents visits.
• Evaluates insurance coverage and assists with Medicaid or other options when no payer source exists.
• Participates in IDT meetings and updates the POC at least every 14 days.
• Facilitates discharge and transfer planning and completes related paperwork.
• Identifies psychosocial problems and sets goals that are pertinent and measurable.
• Explains Hospice Medicare/Medicaid benefits to patients and families.

Skills

LMSW

Social Work Licensure

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job 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.

Education

Masters or better in Social Work.

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