Hospice Social Worker

About the Job

We are hiring a Full-time Compassionate Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW or LBSW) to provide hospice social services in and surrounding area! If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!

Our Social Workers are responsible for delivering various social work services to hospice patients and their families. Our Social Workers provide social service counseling and guidance to facilitate the maximum functioning and coping capacity to each patient and caregiver/family member.

We offer excellent compensation and an industry-leading benefits package that includes a time-off package, mileage reimbursement, and comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the RN Case Manager and other members of staff including the interdisciplinary group.
• Assess the relationship of the patient's medical and nursing requirements to the patient's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources, to include funeral arrangements if needed.
• Supervises the implementation of an individualized social work plan of care and notified Bereavement Coordinator of bereavement assessment needs.
• Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses and symptoms of the terminal illness.
• Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed regarding to stress and other identified coping difficulties.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Social Work from an accredited school of social work or Bachelors of Social Work.
• Holds current unencumbered license of Social Work in Texas.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worked in long term care or medical surgical/acute care setting.
• One (1) year of hospice experience preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
• Must have ability to handle stress associated with ministering to patients/residents and their loved ones who experience pain, suffering, death and grief.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

About the Company

Concho Hearts Hospice is a locally owned and operated hospice company proudly serving communities across Texas. We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care wherever our patients call home. Our team supports patients and families with dignity, comfort, and kindness during life's most important moments.With multiple locations throughout Texas, we combine the support of a growing organization with the close-knit feel of a family team.