Social Worker
National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) · Cookeville, TN · 2 mo ago
OTHR$53k–$65k/yrFull-time
Position
Pay: MSW $53,000 - $65,000 yearly Depending on experience
Pay: BSW $47,000 - $55,000 yearly Depending on experience
About the role
Serves patients throughout the Southeast region, supporting the hospice interdisciplinary team through office functions.
Responsibilities
- Completes and documents comprehensive psychosocial assessments with patients in the electronic medical record
- Identifies care planning goals and develops interventions to promote best outcomes
- Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; provides insight into the psychosocial and emotional needs of patients
- Provides education related to funeral planning and advanced directives as needed
- Counsels patients and caregivers in their residential setting
- Assists with bereavement support and interventions for caregivers following the death of a patient
- Participates in an on-call rotation to make after hours visits when needed for a patient’s death, funeral, admission, etc.
Qualifications
- Tennessee and Missouri = MSW preferred, BSW required
- Virginia = MSW preferred, BSW required
- South Carolina = Social Work Licensure Required; LMSW required
- Georgia = Social Work Licensure required; LMSW preferred, LBSW required
- One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Bonus Eligibility
Eligible for benefits within 60 days
Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision); health savings account
Earned Time Off
401 (K) plan with company match
Paid Training
Mileage Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities