Hospice Medical Social Worker (LCSW)
About The Position
Companion Hospice is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to support patients and families facing life-limiting illness. As an essential member of the interdisciplinary team, the Medical Social Worker helps patients and families address emotional, practical, and psychosocial challenges while promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life. The role serves the Guthrie, Edmond, Stillwater, and surrounding communities, with visits to patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. The position offers a company car and gas card with no monthly charge, competitive pay, and clinical and leadership support in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment. The role involves regular travel to patient homes and community locations, sometimes in varying weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be available.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma.
- At least one year of experience as a social worker.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.
- Ability to work independently in patients’ homes and community settings while collaborating with the team.
- Commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice or home care experience.
- Knowledge of local community resources.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth psychosocial assessments to identify patients’ and families’ emotional, social, financial, and community needs.
- Provide short-term counseling, anticipatory grief support, and crisis intervention.
- Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop and update the Plan of Care.
- Connect patients and families with community resources, assist with Medicaid applications, and support advance directives and POA/DPOA issues.
- Participate in bereavement support as needed and complete timely, accurate documentation.
- Contribute to discharge planning, continuous quality improvement, and staff education.
- Perform on-call duties as required.
Benefits
- Company car and gas card with no monthly charge.
- Competitive pay.
- Supportive interdisciplinary team and leadership.
- Meaningful, mission-driven work focused on quality of life.
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Job Type
Full-time
