Compassionate Hospice Social Worker for Families

Angels Care Hospice; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Angels Care Hospice seeks a dedicated social worker to implement care standards for medical social work services within our nationwide network. This role focuses on ensuring compassionate, comprehensive support for patients and families throughout the hospice journey.

The position involves assessing psychosocial status, coordinating with care teams, maintaining records, and connecting families with community resources to optimize comfort and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment.
• Provides an assessment of the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is unsafe, and another plan is required.
• Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention.
• Counsels patients, families & caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
• Crisis intervention when necessary.
• Educates interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work; prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Provides information and referral services for organization patients, families, & caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serves as liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
• Develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

Job description

Angels Care Hospice seeks a dedicated social worker to implement care standards for medical social work services within our nationwide network. This role focuses on ensuring compassionate, comprehensive support for patients and families throughout the hospice journey.

The position involves assessing psychosocial status, coordinating with care teams, maintaining records, and connecting families with community resources to optimize comfort and quality of life.