Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Choice Rehab • Beeville, TX

19h

About The Position

A Master Social Worker (MSW/LMSW/LCSW) in a hospice setting provides coordinated, holistic, and emotional care to terminally ill patients and their families across homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing centers. The role includes assessing patients and families, identifying psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary group (IDG). The Social Worker also provides counseling and support related to end-of-life concerns, death, and grief while respecting patients’ privacy and property.

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 5 days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify the patient’s and family’s psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, as evidenced by plan-of-care documentation, clinical records, IDG meetings, and community resource referrals.
• Assist with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, and family counseling; may assist with changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient’s or family’s needs.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Provide patient and family/caregiver counseling around end-of-life issues, death, and grief.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, participate in patient care planning, and coordinate and collaborate with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
• Provide an environment that promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.

What This Job Offers

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