Social worker

Position Details Job Title: Hospice Social Worker Location: Bristol Hospice – San Antonio, TX 78216 Position Type: Full‑Time Salary Range: $73,000.00 – $77,000.00 About Bristol Hospice Bristol Hospice is a nationwide industry leader committed to a family‑centered approach in delivering hospice services throughout our communities. Our Culture Integrity: We are honest and professional. Trust: We count on each other. Excellence: We strive to always do our best and look for ways to improve and excel. Accountability: We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and mistakes. Mutual Respect: We treat others the way we want to be treated. Responsibilities Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient’s terminal illness and environment, and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provide an assessment in the patient’s identified residence and assist when this is not safe, and another plan is required. Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan intervention based on evaluation findings. Provide counseling to patients, family, and caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties; provide crisis intervention when necessary. Assess for and educate the interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos. Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work. Educate patients and families on, and assist in, preparation of advanced directives. Provide information and referral services to patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs. Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies. Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care. Maintain and develop contacts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel. Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of psychosocial stresses on symptoms of the terminal illness. Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues. Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities. Perform other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor. Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university. Alternatively, undergraduate B.A. in Social Work and recognized for hirable rate of pay adjusted by degree type. Minimum of two (2) years of documented supervised experience in health care; hospice experience preferred. Knowledge of hospice philosophy and issues related to death and dying. Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker desirable. Flexible work hours and ability to travel throughout the assigned Bristol Hospice service area. Willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge of information systems and applicable software programs. Perks and Benefits Tuition Reimbursement PTO and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more HSA & 401(k) available Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions Advanced training programs Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry EEOC Statement Bristol Hospice is an equal‑opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol places a high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr