Social Worker, LMSW- Hospice
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Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial
assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.
Reporting Responsibility: Reports to the Director of Clinical Services
Job Qualifications:
Education: Masters Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program.
Licensure: Texas Certification; Texas Driver’s License
Experience: One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency.
Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.
Essential Functions:
- Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
- Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. You will be part of an on-call rotation for after-hours support.
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meeting, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care.
- Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
License/Certification:
- LMSW (Required)
Work Location: On the road