Compassionate Hospice Social Worker (PRN)

Heart to Heart Hospice; Decatur (TX); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a PRN Social Worker to support patients and families facing life-limiting illness. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, plan advance directives, and coordinate community resources.

The role requires a Bachelors or Master’s in Social Work, a current state license, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Hospice experience is preferred, ensuring compassionate, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in social work from a State accredited program.
• Current State license required in accordance with State regulations.
• Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and ongoing auto liability insurance.
• One year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
• Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work

Tools

Driver's license

Auto liability insurance

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a PRN Social Worker to support patients and families facing life-limiting illness. You will assess psychosocial needs, provide counseling, plan advance directives, and coordinate community resources.

The role requires a Bachelors or Master’s in Social Work, a current state license, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Hospice experience is preferred, ensuring compassionate, coordinated care.