Licensed Social Worker Hospice
LHC Group
- Forrest City, AR
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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 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.
- 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.
- AR: Must be licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work.