Licensed Social Worker-Heart n Home Hospice
About the role
Explore opportunities with Heart 'n Home 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. 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.
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 an as needed basis
Qualifications
Required:
- 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
- OR: Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work (state‑specific)
Preferred:
- 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
Benefits
- $7,500 sign‑on bonus for external candidates
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
Pay
The salary for this role ranges from $63,080 to $94,620 annually based on full‑time employment.