Hospice Medical Social Worker

About this role

Explore opportunities with Northern Arizona 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 - Hospice Per Diem, 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 Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in

Required Qualifications: Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependab

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