Hospice LMSW - Master Social Worker

Choice Rehab • Tyler, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice LMSW - Master Social Worker's primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups. This role involves performing psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient and their family. The Social Worker will assess and complete a Comprehensive Assessment within 5 days of the patient's election of hospice care to identify psycho social, financial, environmental, and community needs. They will also assist with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling, and potential changes in the level of care. The role requires effective interpersonal and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes, and provides patient and family/caregiver counseling around end-of-life, death, and grief. Additionally, the Social Worker will attend interdisciplinary team meetings, participate in patient care planning, and coordinate with the IDG to promote coordinated patient care. A key aspect of the role is to provide an environment that promotes respect for patients, their privacy, and their property.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school
• One or more years of Hospice experience required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Auto Insurance
• AHA CPR Certification

Nice To Haves

• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within 5 days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psycho social, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG meetings and community resource referrals.
• Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Provides patient and family/caregiver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
• Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level