PRN LMSW Social Work Hospice

Magnolia Hospice - Arlington: Licensed Master Social Worker PRN

At Magnolia Hospice, we believe Hospice care is more than a service—it’s a calling. Evaluates and assesses patient needs for social service assistance, planning and coordination of patient programs and acts as a liaison between the patient, hospital, Home Health, Hospice, physician, and community in the home care venue with appropriate linkage of community services/resources. Performs under minimal supervision.

Acceptance and response to referrals from hospice care team regarding clients who may require social services assistance.

Demonstrates self-motivation and initiative by developing and maintaining current information on community resources through attendance of continuing education and professional associations.

Completes documentation and paperwork, as required by Agency policies, following the physician’s Plan of Care for Medical Social Services.

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

Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.

Assumes the care of the home health 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 agency’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.

Experience: 1 year social work experience in a health care setting

Current state issued social work license with current certification to practice in the state licensed; driver’s license and proof of current auto liability insurance

Environmental Conditions:

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 toabide by all anti-discrimination laws provided for by federal, state, and localstatutes.

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