Medical Social Worker Master's Hospice - 199174

Bowling Green, Missouri, United States

Medical Social Worker Master's Hospice - 199174

Company Overview

We are hiring for a Medical Social Worker (Masters)

       

At Community Loving Care Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. 

​We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you!​

  • employee wellness programs
  • flexibility for true work-life balance 
  • holidays & paid time off 
  • continuing education & career growth opportunities
  • company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals 

​Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!


Essential Functions

The Medical Social Worker (Masters) in Hospice 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. Orients, Supervises, mentors and educates other social workers within the state licensed in. Contributes to development of policies and procedures applicable to area of expertise.

 

  • 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. Able to be alternate social work to other agencies in state when needed.
  • 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 an as needed basis.
  • Identifies gaps in community resources and stimulates resource development and/or improvement as needs arise.
  • Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patientfamily needs if needed

Education & Experience

License Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and supervised by MSW.
  • One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
  • Current CPR certification required. 
  • Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

 MO: Bachelor's degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

 

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

 

Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

 

Community Loving Care Hospice is part of the LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: “It's all about helping people.”



Qualifications:

License Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and supervised by MSW.
  • One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
  • Current CPR certification required. 
  • Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Additional State Specific Requirements

 MO: Bachelor's degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.

 

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

 

Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

 

Community Loving Care Hospice is part of the LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: “It's all about helping people.”



Responsibilities

The Medical Social Worker (Masters) in Hospice 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. Orients, Supervises, mentors and educates other social workers within the state licensed in. Contributes to development of policies and procedures applicable to area of expertise.

 

  • 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. Able to be alternate social work to other agencies in state when needed.
  • 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 an as needed basis.
  • Identifies gaps in community resources and stimulates resource development and/or improvement as needs arise.
  • Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patientfamily needs if needed