Social Worker - MSW - Hospice

Preferra Insurance; Tennessee; On-site; USD 63,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

Baptist Trinity Hospice, a part of LHC Group, is hiring a Social Worker in Tennessee to provide medical social services under physician direction and alongside the interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on addressing social and emotional factors in patient health and developing coping strategies with families.

Responsibilities include supporting care planning, coordinating resources, and guiding staff on community supports.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable public transport.
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients and families to understand social and emotional factors affecting health.
• Contributes to development of a comprehensive Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Instructs team members on community resources available to support patients.

Skills

Social work

Education

MSW (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Explore opportunities with Baptist Trinity Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Social Worker, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
• Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
• Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on a as needed basis

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
• Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $63,092 to $74,127 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.