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SOCIAL WORKER / VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
Crossville, TNAt Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. You will want to go to work every day, will spend more time with patients and will have more autonomy in decision-making. We offer day-shift work, low patient-to-staff ratio and the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families when they need us most. We also offer free training for applicants with an RN or LPN license or CNA certification. If you are compassionate and skilled, there is a place for you at Caris.
Position: Social Worker
Pay: MSW $48,000 - $65,000 yearly Depending on experience
Pay: BSW $43,000 - $55,000 yearly Depending on experience
Caris Healthcare Social Worker provides support the hospice interdisciplinary team through office functions. The hallmarks of this position include completing comprehensive patient assessments, identifying care planning goals, and providing psychosocial and emotional support to patients and caregivers at the end of life.
The Volunteer Coordinator plans, organizes, and directs the recruitment, screening, training, and utilization of volunteers for the company’s Hospice Program as well as coordinating bereavement process and Memorial services.
Caris Healthcare’s mission is to provide hospice care with grace. Serving patients throughout the Southeast region, we support our team members, patients and their families with compassion, accountability, respect, integrity and service. If you are ready for a rewarding career with a company that offers employees a culture of integrity and excellence, consider joining the Caris Healthcare team.
At Caris, you will have a career, not just a job. Our mission driven culture is evident by our current employees and the impact made on patients and families. All Caris team members commit to The Better Way, a list of promises we make to each other and our customers. The Better Way commitment is reflected in the benefits we provide. Benefits include:
- 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
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
• Conducts visits with the patient and caregiver 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
If you see yourself a good fit and want to join our team apply today! Caris HealthCare is an affiliate of NHC. EOE
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Skills
Preferred
- Training - Social Services, Expert