Licensed Social Worker Hospice
 LHC Group | |
paid time off
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 United States, Arkansas, Little Rock | |
| 1515 Merrill Drive (Show on map) | |
 Sep 27, 2024 | |
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Summary We are hiring for a Licensed Medical Social Worker. At Elite Hospice of Bryant, a part of LHC Group,we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy themeaningful 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 tohelp you achieve your goals. Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today! Responsibilities The Medical Social Worker for 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. 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 as needed. Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients daily. Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients as needed. Able to function as Bereavement Coordinator and supervise the provision of bereavement services reflective of patient family needs if needed. Establishes a Plan of care that addresses bereavement needs with clear delineation of services to be provided and frequency of service delivery up to thirteen (13) months following the death of the patient. Education and Experience License Requirements
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