Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Choice Health at Home • Beeville, TX

13d • $55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Master Social Worker provides coordinated, holistic, and emotional care to terminally ill hospice patients and their families across homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing centers. The role assesses patients’ and families’ psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs and supports them with end-of-life concerns, care planning, and appropriate community resources.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Licensed social worker.
• One or more years of hospice experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid auto insurance.
• AHA CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of the patient’s election of hospice care, identifying psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs and documenting findings in the plan of care and clinical records, at interdisciplinary group meetings, and through community resource referrals.
• Assist with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling, and changes in level of care as indicated by patient or family needs.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Provide patient and family or caregiver counseling about end-of-life issues, death, and grief.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, participate in patient care planning, and coordinate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary group to promote coordinated patient care.
• Promote an environment that respects patients, their privacy, and their property.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level