Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Hospice

Eternal Faith•Bogart, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical social services are provided by a qualified social worker under physician direction and are based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment and the needs of the patient and family. The Licensed Master Social Worker supports and supervises Medical Social Workers to promote high-quality care consistent with standards of practice. The role may also include providing medical social services, coordinating care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T), and participating in an on-call rotation based on hospice needs. The LMSW supervises Medical Social Workers in light of their training and experience, patient-care complexity, and collaboration with the IDG/T. The LMSW remains available while social services are provided and holds documented conferences with Medical Social Workers about patient care at a frequency consistent with accepted standards of practice. The role includes completing a comprehensive assessment within five days of a patient’s election of hospice care and addressing psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs through the plan of care, clinical documentation, IDG/T meetings, and community-resource referrals. The LMSW may assist with advance directives, funeral and discharge planning, family counseling, and changes in level of care as indicated by patient or family needs. The position also involves end-of-life, death, and grief counseling; participation in care planning and coordination; timely paperwork; adherence to infection-control measures; participation in QAPI and hospice in-service programs; and meeting productivity standards. The role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid auto liability insurance. Work takes place in patient homes and may involve travel to office or support-center locations, flexible scheduling, and PRN emergency calls.

Requirements

Graduate of a Master of Social Work program and qualified as a Licensed Medical Social Worker.
Adhere to state regulations where practicing, 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 and travel locally.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs under stressful conditions, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives.
Ability to view a tablet and Electronic Health Record and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.
Ability to hear sounds and give full attention to others, understand what they are saying, and ask questions as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervise Medical Social Workers according to their training and experience, the complexity of patient care, and collaboration with the IDG/T.
Remain readily available while social services are being provided and hold documented patient-care conferences with Medical Social Workers at an appropriate frequency.
Complete the comprehensive assessment within five days of a patient’s election of hospice care, identifying psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.
Use the plan of care, documentation, clinical records, IDG/T meetings, and community-resource referrals to address patient and family needs.
Provide medical social services to patients when needed.
Participate in care coordination and planning with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team.
Assist with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling, and changes in level of care as indicated.
Provide counseling to patients and families or caregivers regarding end-of-life issues, death, and grief.
Meet mandatory continuing-education requirements of the hospice and licensing board and maintain knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
Provide an environment that respects patients, their privacy, and their property.
Use infection-control measures consistent with OSHA requirements.
Submit required paperwork on time and meet productivity standards.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and the Hospice’s QAPI program.
Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Perform assigned on-call duties and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
Travel to patient homes and office or support-center locations as needed for care or education.