HOSPICE MSW-F S

ATEX Healthcare Hospice • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social services and understanding the community development principles and practices, with a focus on building and sustaining community partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work from a state accredited program. If has a bachelor’s degree and hired after 12/2/08, mut be supervised by a Master of Social work.
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Hospice/home health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for Company patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Company personnel to support patient care.
• Work in partnership with sales team to develop strategies to increase community involvement and engagement.
• Collaborate with sales team members to promote the organization’s services and community activities.
• Along with representing the organization at community events.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and Company personnel.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Adheres to all of the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time