Hospice Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Halcyon Home; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Halcyon Home in Austin, TX is seeking a licensed LMSW to join our hospice team full-time. If you are a compassionate, self-driven communicator who excels at coordinating care and supporting families, this role is for you.

You will perform hospice social work visits, assess needs, develop care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and document progress using Homecare Homebase EMR. Experience in hospice and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMSW with hospice social work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Perform hospice social work visits in various settings.
• Assess patients' social and emotional needs.
• Coordinate care and access to community resources.
• Document patient interactions and progress in EMR.
• Develop personalized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Time management

Education

Licensed LMSW

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Description

Are you a charismatic communicator who has the gift of reading people?

Are you an ambitious self starter who enjoys the rewards of winning?

Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of?

Do you have a strong ability to follow up and following through on the details to complete the deal?

Halcyon Home is hiring a Hospice LMSW Full Time to support our growing geriatric Hospice population in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. We offer competitive pay, and wonderful team support.

About Us:

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work in Austin!! Come join our team!

Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353

Responsibilities:

• Perform hospice social work visits in assisted living, independent living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and residences for hospice patients within Houston area.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' social and emotional needs
• Assist with coordination of care and access to community resources
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress
• Utilize Homecare Homebase EMR (knowledge of which is a plus)
• Develop personalized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges

Requirements

• Licensed as an LMSW
• Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
• Minimum of one year of hospice care experience
• Minimum of one year of social work experience
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively