Hospice Master Social Worker PRN

Elara; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elara Caring seeks a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our team delivering compassionate, person-centered care in patients' homes. You will assess psychosocial needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with physicians and the care team to support safe discharge planning.

With a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work and an active state license, you will educate patients and families, connect them with community resources, and guide coping strategies while upholding our high standards of

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited school
• Current state social work license required
• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel to patient homes

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess during follow-ups
• Develop and update individualized care plans
• Communicate changes to physicians and care team
• Connect patients and families with community resources and support services
• Counsel and educate patients and families on social and care-related needs
• Coordinate with the care team for continuity of care and discharge planning
• Provide compassionate, high-quality social work services

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Patient counseling

Healthcare communication

Education

MSW degree

Licensed Social Worker

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Care management software

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description

To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Medical Social Worker (MSW) with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them?

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
• Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess patient needs during follow-up visits.
• Develop and update individualized care plans based based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, concerns, or safety issues to physicians and the care team.
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
• Counsel and educate patients and families to help address social, emotional, and care-related needs.
• Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
• Provide compassionate, high-quality social work services that support positive patient outcomes.

Required

• Current State License as a Social Worker
• Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
• 1+ year of social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Social work skills as defined as general social work standards
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.