Full Time Hospice Licensed Master Social Worker LMSW

Halcyon Home LLC•Austin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Halcyon Home is hiring a full-time Hospice Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to support its growing geriatric hospice population. The role serves hospice patients in assisted living and independent living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and residences. The posting identifies Austin, Texas and surrounding areas as the service area, while the responsibilities section refers to the Houston area. The LMSW assesses patients’ social and emotional needs, helps coordinate care and access to community resources, develops personalized care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and provides counseling and support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges. The role requires accurate documentation and the ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Halcyon Home describes itself as a fast-growing, Central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company that emphasizes hospitality and compassion in supporting patient outcomes. The company notes that it has been recognized by the Senior Resource Guide and as a Great Place to Work in Austin.

Requirements

Licensed as an LMSW.
Minimum of one year of hospice care experience.
Minimum of one year of social work experience.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience using Homecare Homebase EMR.

Responsibilities

Perform hospice social work visits for hospice patients in assisted living and independent living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and residences.
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ social and emotional needs.
Assist with coordination of care and access to community resources.
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress.
Develop personalized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide counseling and support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges.