Health Services Caseworker

Victory Hospice - Durant: Social Worker PRN
At Victory Hospice, we believe Hospice care is more than a service—it’s a calling. The Licensed Social Worker in a hospice setting is responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and their families, ensuring they receive the necessary emotional, social, and practical resources throughout the end-of-life journey. This role involves assessing patient and family needs, developing care plans, and coordinating with the hospice care team to deliver holistic care.

Develop and implement individualized care plans based on psychosocial assessments.

Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, volunteers) to ensure coordinated care.

Participate in regular team meetings to discuss patient care and update care plans as necessary.

Identify and connect patients and families with community resources, support groups, and services such as financial assistance, legal aid, and bereavement support.

Assist with advance care planning, including the completion of advance directives and other legal documents.

Advocate for the needs and wishes of patients and families within the hospice team and with external agencies.

Ensure that patients’ rights and dignity are maintained throughout the care process.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions and interventions in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.

Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to social work and hospice care.

Adheres to specific State Association for Home Care Code of Ethics.

Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.

Assumes the care of the patient, optimizing his/her comfort and dignity, when appropriate.

Possesses adequate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance standards to ensure reimbursement for all services rendered.

Ability to supervise in accordance with Hospice’s policies and applicable laws.

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Basic math skills related to patient care.

Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Keeps abreast in changes in health care law.

Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws.

Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work from an accredited institution

Experience: 1 year social work experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related healthcare setting is preferred.

Current and valid state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent. Driver’s license and proof of current auto liability insurance; Environmental Conditions
Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather. Category C BBP risk; Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: It is the policy and practice of the company to abide by all anti-discrimination laws provided for by federal, state, and local statutes.

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