Palliative Care Social Worker

@ 100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana
100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana100hospitalservicedistrictno.1parishofterrebonnestateoflouisiana.com

Palliative Care Social Worker

Houma, LA
Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

A healthcare organization specializing in palliative care, focusing on end-of-life support, assessments, and outreach. The social worker will coordinate services and liaise between clinics to enhance patient care and support.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work
  • Experience in Palliative Care preferred
  • LCSW certification required
  • Understanding of end-of-life care
  • Healthcare experience minimum 2 years

Qualifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Familiarity with coding systems preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ethical decision-making abilities

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Day (United States of America)

Department:

300 - 775500 PPP - Clinic - Palliative Care


 

Position Description:
 

Responsible for performing and documenting psychosocial assesments, coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social services, and provides liaison function between system-wide outpatient clinics.

Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
2. Experience in Palliative Care or hospice setting preferred
3. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification required
4. Strong understanding of end-of-life care and ethical issues in Palliative Care.
5. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a healthcare setting
6. Familiarity with Epic, ICD-10, and CPT coding preferred.


 


 


 

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