Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Hospice

Lifecare Home Health Family•Bogart, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Master Social Worker supports and supervises Medical Social Workers in delivering high-quality hospice care consistent with standards of practice. Medical social services are provided under physician direction and are based on patients’ psychosocial assessments and the needs of patients and families. The LMSW may also provide services directly, coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T), and participate in the hospice on-call rotation. The role includes supervising Medical Social Workers, being available while services are provided, and holding documented patient-care conferences at a frequency determined according to accepted standards of practice. The LMSW completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments, provides counseling and planning support to patients and families, participates in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement, and maintains required documentation, professional competency, and compliance with hospice policies and applicable standards. Work is performed in patient homes and may involve travel to office or support-center locations. Conditions may include exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, unpleasant weather, and emergency calls. The position requires schedule flexibility and the physical and communication abilities described in the posting.

Requirements

Graduate of a Master of Social Work program and qualified as a Licensed Medical Social Worker.
Adhere to applicable state regulations, including Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council Standards.
Evidence of passing the Texas Jurisprudence Exam.
Current driver’s license.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Working knowledge of community resources.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with computers.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, travel locally, and respond to PRN emergency calls.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and move patients.
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
Ability to hear sounds and give full attention to others, understand what they say, ask appropriate questions, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives and solve problems.
Ability to view a tablet and Electronic Health Record and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in palliative care or hospice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise Medical Social Workers in a manner consistent with their training and experience, patient-care complexity, and collaboration with the IDG/T.
Be readily available when social services are being provided.
Hold documented conferences with Medical Social Workers regarding patient care, determining conference frequency in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
Complete the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of a patient’s election of hospice care, identifying psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs and documenting findings in the plan of care, clinical records, IDG/T meetings, and community resource referrals.
Assist with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling, and changes in level of care when indicated by patient or family needs.
Provide patient and family/caregiver counseling regarding end-of-life issues, death, and grief.
Attend IDG/Team meetings and participate in care planning, coordination, and collaboration to promote coordinated patient care.
Maintain an environment that respects patients, their privacy, and their property.
Provide services using infection-control measures (OSHA).
Submit required paperwork in a timely manner and meet productivity standards.
Meet mandatory continuing-education requirements of the hospice and licensing board; participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Maintain working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
Participate in the Hospice’s QAPI program and promote its philosophy and administrative policies.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other health care professionals.
Travel to patient homes and office/support-center locations as needed to deliver care or attend education.
Perform other duties as assigned.