Licensed Social Worker - Hospice
Your Health, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
We are seeking a qualified Licensed Social Worker to assist our hospice and primary care patients in Grandstrand.
The Licensed Master‑Level Social Worker (LMSW) plays a vital role as part of the care team within our organization. This role provides patients with the essential support necessary to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. It is an in‑person position that requires daily travel to patients’ homes or facilities; reliable transportation is mandatory.
This is a salary‑based position, with the opportunity to receive a monthly bonus. It is a full‑time 8‑hour position (8:00 AM‑5:00 PM, Monday‑Friday).
Coverage Area Needed
Conway
Murrells Inlet
Goergetown
About
We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
Employer Matched 401K
Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
Employer Matched HSA
Generous PTO Package
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Vehicle Allowance
Responsibilities
A successful Licensed Social Worker will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Document updates of ongoing care plans.
Participate in IDG and updates appropriate care plans.
Screen for mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, domestic violence, and other social determinants of health.
Provide individual, couples, and families with counseling or psychotherapy to address mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and adjustment to illness or life changes.
Develop and implement cognitive assessment care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, integrating social determinants of health and behavioral health into the overall plan.
Accurately document and log care management as appropriate and collaborate with the care team to keep patients’ care plans up to date.
Facilitate integration of behavioral health services into the primary care settings, ensuring patients have access to appropriate mental health and substance abuse resources.
Facilitate communication and coordinate among the patient’s care team members to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to health care delivery.
Communicate with providers and staff via phone, email, Teams, Athena, or in‑person.
Collaborate closely with care team members to coordinate comprehensive care plans that address both medical and hospice needs.
Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and community resources available for support.
Serve as an advocate for patients to ensure their needs are addressed within the healthcare system and community settings.
Assist with access to social services, disability benefits, housing assistance or legal support.
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with patients and other healthcare professionals in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Recognize and respect the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of patients, tailoring interventions and treatment approaches to meet their unique needs and preferences.
Interact with patients via email, patient portal, telephone, text, in‑person, etc., to gather necessary information, schedule and confirm appointments, and provide pre‑appointment instructions.
Respond to patient inquiries, resolve scheduling conflicts, and assist in rescheduling appointments when necessary.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree with appropriate licensure for LMSW or LISW‑CP; license must be in good standing.
Experience or certification as a substance use disorder (SUD) specialist is preferred (formal certification or demonstrated experience working with individuals affected by substance use in clinical or community settings).
A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
A minimum of one year of experience in hospice is preferred.
Proficiency in utilizing technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
Ability to read and communicate effectively.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Team player with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.
Flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel between offices, facilities, etc.; licensed driver with an insured automobile that is in good working order.
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The Licensed Master‑Level Social Worker (LMSW) plays a vital role as part of the care team within our organization. This role provides patients with the essential support necessary to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. It is an in‑person position that requires daily travel to patients’ homes or facilities; reliable transportation is mandatory.
This is a salary‑based position, with the opportunity to receive a monthly bonus. It is a full‑time 8‑hour position (8:00 AM‑5:00 PM, Monday‑Friday).
Coverage Area Needed
Conway
Murrells Inlet
Goergetown
About
We are a leading physician group serving South Carolina and Georgia, dedicated to delivering quality healthcare directly to patients in care facilities, homes, clinics, and virtual visits. Our services include comprehensive primary care, specialty services, and pharmacy support, tailored to meet diverse patient needs. Committed to excellence and innovation, our team collaborates closely with facilities and families to ensure accessible, coordinated, and compassionate care.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
Employer Matched 401K
Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
Employer Matched HSA
Generous PTO Package
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Vehicle Allowance
Responsibilities
A successful Licensed Social Worker will be able to perform these essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made, in accordance with applicable law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Document updates of ongoing care plans.
Participate in IDG and updates appropriate care plans.
Screen for mental health conditions, substance abuse issues, domestic violence, and other social determinants of health.
Provide individual, couples, and families with counseling or psychotherapy to address mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and adjustment to illness or life changes.
Develop and implement cognitive assessment care plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, integrating social determinants of health and behavioral health into the overall plan.
Accurately document and log care management as appropriate and collaborate with the care team to keep patients’ care plans up to date.
Facilitate integration of behavioral health services into the primary care settings, ensuring patients have access to appropriate mental health and substance abuse resources.
Facilitate communication and coordinate among the patient’s care team members to ensure a comprehensive and integrated approach to health care delivery.
Communicate with providers and staff via phone, email, Teams, Athena, or in‑person.
Collaborate closely with care team members to coordinate comprehensive care plans that address both medical and hospice needs.
Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and community resources available for support.
Serve as an advocate for patients to ensure their needs are addressed within the healthcare system and community settings.
Assist with access to social services, disability benefits, housing assistance or legal support.
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and communication with patients and other healthcare professionals in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
Recognize and respect the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of patients, tailoring interventions and treatment approaches to meet their unique needs and preferences.
Interact with patients via email, patient portal, telephone, text, in‑person, etc., to gather necessary information, schedule and confirm appointments, and provide pre‑appointment instructions.
Respond to patient inquiries, resolve scheduling conflicts, and assist in rescheduling appointments when necessary.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree with appropriate licensure for LMSW or LISW‑CP; license must be in good standing.
Experience or certification as a substance use disorder (SUD) specialist is preferred (formal certification or demonstrated experience working with individuals affected by substance use in clinical or community settings).
A minimum of one year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
A minimum of one year of experience in hospice is preferred.
Proficiency in utilizing technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
Ability to read and communicate effectively.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Team player with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.
Flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel between offices, facilities, etc.; licensed driver with an insured automobile that is in good working order.
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