Medical Social Worker (multi-site)
About The Position
The Medical Social Worker provides medical social services under the direction of a physician, based on each patient’s psychosocial assessment and the needs of the patient and family. The role coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/IDT) and participates in an on-call rotation as needed by the Hospice. This full-time position covers the BCS and Tomball/Katy areas. The position includes assessing patients and families, providing counseling and education related to end-of-life care, and coordinating referrals and other support. Work takes place in patients’ homes and involves local travel, variable conditions, possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. A flexible schedule may be required.
Requirements
- Meet one of the listed education pathways: an MSW from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; a BSW from an accredited institution; a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or another field related to social work with MSW supervision and one year of healthcare social work experience; or a qualifying accredited social work bachelor’s degree for a Hospice employee hired before December 2, 2008 who is not required to be supervised by an MSW.
- Hold a current, valid LMSW or LBSW license issued by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
- Have a current driver’s license.
- Have reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
- Have working knowledge of community resources.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with computers.
- Use effective verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
- Be able to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
- Be able to perform prolonged standing and walking.
- Be able to occasionally work under stressful conditions while providing counseling and education to terminally ill patients and their families.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in palliative care or hospice.
Responsibilities
- Complete the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of a patient’s election of hospice care, identifying psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs and documenting them in the plan of care, clinical records, IDG/IDT meetings, and 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.
- Provide counseling to patients and families or caregivers regarding end-of-life issues, death, and grief.
- Attend IDG/IDT meetings, participate in patient care planning, and coordinate and collaborate with the team to promote coordinated patient care.
- Promote the hospice philosophy and administrative policies to support quality of care.
- Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence and the needs of patients.
- Provide an environment that respects patients, their privacy, and their property.
- Participate in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
- Follow the Hospice infection control policy.
- Meet continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board, and maintain working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
- Participate in required Hospice educational in-service programs.
- Participate in the on-call rotation as required by Hospice needs.
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Job Type
Full-time
