Social Worker Hospice

About the Role The Hospice Social Worker oversees social work care for patients and families. They provide education and advice to cope with emotional or physical issues. Coordination includes crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, education, discharge planning, counseling, and psychosocial assessments. Location, Setting, and Schedule Location: Temple, Belton, Killeen, & Copperas Cove Setting: Hospice Schedule: PRN as needed - weekday coverage 8am-5pm Benefits The following benefits are offered: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. Essential Functions of the Role Provides patients and family members with complex education and advice to cope with emotional or physical problems in line with Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners scope of practice. Accountable for developing a written care plan for each patient, family, and caregiver before providing services. Care coordination among team members is shown through team conference notes, clinical notes, and phone communication in the clinical record. Helps a patient and family find alternate means for help for basic life needs. Conducts patient assessments as required by Medicare Conditions of Participation and documents in the medical record. Coordinates patient respite stays at local facilities, including contracting, transportation, and clinical staff for safe patient transfers to and from facilities. Serves as a liaison with local community resources and staff, ensuring a smooth transition and placement of hospice patients. Helps with admissions, discharges, transfers, arranging alternate levels of care, and attending the deaths of the agency patients as needed. Participates in planning and helps with the Hospice Annual Memorial service for families of patients who passed away in the past 12 months. Coordinates with Texas Adult Protective Services to report patient safety issues or assist in investigations about patient abuse and safety. Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous way. Key Success Factors Demonstrates critical communication skills including self-awareness, inquiry/dialogue, conflict management, negotiation, advocacy, and listening. Uses strategies and available resources for problem solving for patient/family and staff. Knows the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Recognizes that resources may be limited and considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care. Is able to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families and maintain appropriate boundaries. Functions autonomously in the community and is able to drive own vehicle and travel within the entire office service area as needed. Functions as a team member and works collaboratively and autonomously, involving intra- and inter-disciplinary work with colleagues and community. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Social Work. Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience. Certification/License/Registration: Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr