Master Social Worker (LMSW)

026d2af3-da01-4dc8-a714-353f3f03daba • Beeville, TX

8h • $55,000 - $70,000

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 assesses patients’ and families’ psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs and provides counseling, planning assistance, and coordination with the interdisciplinary group (IDG).

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 patient and family psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, as documented in the plan of care, 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 according to 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 IDG to promote coordinated patient care.
• Promote an environment that respects patients and their privacy and property.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time