Referral Coordinator - On Site

HOSPICE AUSTIN • Austin, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Referral Coordinator is a licensed social worker responsible for supporting the referral and admissions process for Hospice Austin and Austin Palliative Care. This position conducts informational visits with patients, families, caregivers, and referral sources to explain hospice and palliative care services, eligibility requirements, and available support. The Referral Coordinator also provides assigned palliative care social work visits, completes timely documentation, coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary team, and helps ensure a compassionate and seamless transition into services.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work
• Current Texas Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license
• Minimum of two years of hospice and palliative care experience
• Skill in office computer software
• Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice/home health admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs intakes and processes referrals.
• Performs data entry (excel, Suncoast, Netsmart MyUnity EMR) and maintains records and information for patients being admitted to Hospice Austin.
• Coordinates patient care.
• Conducts informational visits with patients, families, caregivers, and referral sources to explain hospice and palliative care services, eligibility requirements, and available support.
• Provides assigned palliative care social work visits.
• Completes timely documentation.
• Coordinates with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Helps ensure a compassionate and seamless transition into services.

What This Job Offers

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