Position:  Social Worker - Wytheville VA

Pay:  $50000 - $65000 / yearly  Depending on Degree and Experience

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of social work service, to promote access to funding mechanisms for patients in need of care, and to promote interdisciplinary collaboration for the support of emotional and social well-being of patients and families.

Responsibilities Performs patient and family assessment, along with the initial bereavement assessment within five (5) days of admission to hospice.  Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to formulate the Plan of Care (POC).  Discusses the POC with the admitting RN on the day of admission for new patients. When requested by the patient/family conducts regular social work visits and documents visit.  Evaluates insurance coverage on patients and assists patient/family with obtaining Medicaid or other insurance coverage when the patient does not have a payer source. Participates in the IDT Meeting and updates the POC at least every 14 days. Responsible for facilitating discharge and transfer of patients to other healthcare providers when hospice care is no longer requested or appropriate and completing appropriate paperwork. Participates in the Performance Improvement Process as requested by the Administrator and/or the Patient Care Coordinator. Must be willing and available to make after hours visits (i.e. on weekday evenings and/or weekend) when needed for a patient’s admission, death or funeral, etc. Qualifications Tennessee and Missouri = MSW preferred, minimum BSW required Virginia = MSW preferred, BSW required  South Carolina = Social Work Licensure Required; LMSW required Georgia = Social Work Licensure required; LMSW preferred, Min. LBSW required If minimum requirement is a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work. This is only available as long as Caris is able to arrange ongoing supervision and oversight by an MSW One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting.

If you see yourself a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC.  EOE