Licensed Medical Social Worker - Hospice

Kindful Health•Longview, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Medical Social Workers (LMSW) of Kindful Health are responsible for the delivery of various social work services to hospice patients and their families. Our Social Workers (LMSW) provide social service counseling and guidance to facilitate the maximum functioning and coping capacity to each patient and caregiver/family member.

Requirements

Masters of Social Work from an accredited school of social work and holds a current license of Social Work in Texas.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in long term care or medical surgical/acute care setting.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of hospice experience is preferred but not required.
The best candidate for this opportunity demonstrates mastery of all facets of hospice care and displays a communication style that makes everyone who works with them want to do their best.
This team member is happy in the field providing patient care and embraces new opportunities to learn and grow.
Optimism
Enthusiasm
Growth Mindset

Responsibilities

Adhering to all regulatory requirements and professional standards
Assessing the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicating findings to the RN Case Manager and other members of staff including the interdisciplinary group.
Assessing the relationship of the patient's medical and nursing requirements to the patient's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources, to include funeral arrangements if needed.
Supervising the implementation of an individualized social work plan of care and notified Bereavement Coordinator of bereavement assessment needs.
Participating in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses and symptoms of the terminal illness.
Providing consultation, education, and support to the interdisciplinary team on social work needs.
Following policies and procedures consistent with recognized standards of professional practice
Providing high levels of communication both internally with the Kindful team and externally with patients and families to assure top CAHPS scores
Collaborating with your Clinical Director and entire team to provide a "concierge" level hospice experience