Social Worker (LMSW) - Hospice

Transition Home Healthcare • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Social Worker supports the mission and core values of Pathways Hospice & Transition Home Healthcare by helping hospice patients maintain or improve their ability to manage everyday physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial needs. The role contributes to the hospice social services program and serves patients and families during the admission and care process.

Requirements

• Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Social Work.
• At least two years of social work experience in a supervisory capacity in hospice or another related medical home health field.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to deal tactfully with associates, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
• Proficiency with computer systems, including Word, Excel, and an Electronic Health Record system.
• Must be in good standing with the Federal and State Government.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the hospice patient social services program.
• Interview patients and families during admission to complete a social history and assessment, identify problem areas, and build rapport.
• Explain and obtain advance directives, including a Directive to Physician and Medical Power of Attorney.
• Work with the Nursing department to ensure accurate Do Not Resuscitate orders are obtained for patients.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for identifying patients' medically related social and emotional needs.
• With qualified supervision or the appropriate license, apply social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and professional use of self to restore or enhance patients' social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level