Hospice | Licensed Medical Social Worker-Dallas

The Pennant Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K match

Sick time

Vacation time

Job summary

The Pennant Group's Custom Care Hospice in the Dallas area is seeking a full-time Medical Social Worker to provide compassionate psychosocial care and advocacy for hospice patients and families. Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, covering north and south Dallas with a salary of $68,000 to $75,000 per year.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care planning, counseling, resource coordination, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support patient goals and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (CSWE accredited).
• Minimum one year of healthcare-related social work experience.
• Hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, or end-of-life care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial, emotional, environmental, financial and support needs of patients and families.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individual care plans based on assessments.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention and support to patients and caregivers.
• Educate on community resources, benefits and support services.
• Coordinate referrals and access to community programs and financial assistance.
• Maintain compliant clinical documentation and collaborate with the inter-disciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Advocacy

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

MSW (CSWE accredited)

Tools

EMR systems

HCHB

PointCare

Job description

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm Territory coverage; north and south Dallas area Salary Range: $68K-75K annually Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, accrued sick and vacation time. At Custom Care Hospice, our Medical Social Workers play a vital role in supporting patients and families through some of life's most challenging transitions. This position is responsible for providing compassionate psychosocial care, counseling, advocacy, and community resource coordination for hospice patients and their families. This position also works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life, support patient goals, and ensure adherence to hospice philosophy and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial, emotional, environmental, financial, and support needs of patients and families related to terminal illness and the end-of-life process.
• Conduct comprehensive social work assessments in the patient's residence and assist in developing alternative plans when the environment is unsafe or unsuitable.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on assessment findings and patient/family needs.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance to patients and caregivers experiencing stress, grief, loss, or coping challenges.
• Educate patients and families regarding available community resources, benefits, and support services.
• Coordinate referrals and facilitate access to community agencies, financial assistance programs, and other supportive resources.
• Serve as an advocate and liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with hospice regulations and organizational policies.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to address patient and family needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development and ongoing revision of individualized plans of care.
• Assist team members in understanding social, emotional, cultural, and family dynamics that may impact patient care and end-of-life decision-making.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community agencies and resource partners to enhance patient care services.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and organizational standards related to hospice care.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.

Qualifications

Education Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Must meet personnel qualifications outlined in applicable federal and state hospice regulations. Experience Minimum one (1) year of healthcare-related social work experience required. Hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, or end-of-life care experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of hospice philosophy and the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of grief, bereavement, family systems, crisis intervention, and community resource coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, counseling, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates empathy, compassion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity when working with patients and families.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance meeting state and organizational requirements.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area as needed.

Technology Experience

• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred.
• Homecare Homebase (HCHB) and PointCare experience preferred but not required.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Custom Care Hospice is a locally based and operated company passionate about serving communities in the greater Dallas and Ft. Worth area.

We at Custom Care believe in a patient and family approach to care. Our teammates are committed to providing each patient with life-changing service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.