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CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

Medical Social Worker - Hospice

Case Management & AdvocacyUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeBardstown, KY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master's degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education is required.
  • In Indiana, certification under IC25-23.6-4-3 is also required.
  • A current license to practice in the state served is required.
  • One year of social work experience in a health care setting is required.
  • Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, and compliance with state requirements, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
  • Provide crisis intervention as required.
  • Assist the physician and other caregivers in understanding the social, emotional, and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
  • Provide patient care education to patients and caregivers.
  • Make appropriate community referrals to help patients access additional resources as needed, including public assistance applications, housing support, additional health care resources, and transportation.
  • Work with patients’ caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimal caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
  • Complete and submit all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

About the Company

CommonSpirit Health

Nonprofit Catholic health system providing healthcare

CommonSpirit Health is a nonprofit Catholic healthcare network that provides integrated health services across clinics, care sites, hospital locations, home-based services, and virtual care. Its system coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, home health, and telehealth to create a connected patient experience with teams of physicians, nurses, and providers. Unlike many players in health care, it combines a large national footprint with nonprofit, faith-based stewardship, prioritizing charity care and community benefits and focusing on equitable access over margins. Its goal is to create a healthier future for all by building a just, equitable, and accessible health care delivery system grounded in humankindness and collaboration with patients and communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
2019

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