Social Worker Hospice

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker oversees social work care for patients and families. They provide education and advice to cope with emotional or physical issues. Coordination includes crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, education, discharge planning, counseling, and psychosocial assessments.

Requirements

• Masters' degree
• 1 Year of Experience
• Must have one of the following licenses: Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Demonstrates critical communication skills including self-awareness, inquiry/dialogue, conflict management, negotiation, advocacy and listening.
• Uses strategies and available resources for problem solving for patient/family and staff.
• Know the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
• Recognize that resources may be limited. Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care.
• Able to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and family and maintains appropriate boundaries.
• Function autonomously in the community. Able to drive own vehicle and travel within the entire office service area as needed.
• Functions as a team member and works collaboratively and autonomously, involving intra and inter-disciplinary work with colleague and community.

Responsibilities

• Provides patients and family members with complex education and advice to help them cope with emotional or physical problems, as outlined by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners scope of practice.
• Develops a written care plan for each patient, family, and caregiver before providing services, documenting care coordination through team conference notes, clinical notes, and phone communication.
• Assists patients and families in finding alternate means for help for basic life needs.
• Conducts patient assessments as required by Medicare Conditions of Participation and documents in the medical record.
• Coordinates patient respite stays at local facilities, including contracting, transportation, and clinical staff for safe patient transfers.
• Serves as a liaison with local community resources and staff to ensure a smooth transition and placement of hospice patients.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers, arranging alternate levels of care, and attending the deaths of agency patients as needed.
• Participates in planning and assists with the Hospice Annual Memorial service for families of patients who passed away in the past 12 months.
• Coordinates with Texas Adult Protective Services to report patient safety issues or assist in investigations about patient abuse and safety.
• Performs other position-appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous way.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level