Social Worker

About the role

The Social Worker at Caris Healthcare supports the hospice interdisciplinary team through office functions and inpatient visits. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments, developing care planning interventions, participating in interdisciplinary team meetings, and providing education on funeral planning and advanced directives.

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
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Pay

• MSW: $53,000 - $65,000 yearly depending on experience
• BSW: $47,000 - $55,000 yearly depending on experience

Schedule

• Flexible Scheduling

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
• Career Advancement Opportunities