Hospice Social Worker

ML Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways Hospice & Transition Home Healthcare is seeking a PRN Social Worker to support the hospice population in the North Houston area. The role focuses on enhancing patient and family control over social and psychosocial needs as part of our continuum of care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work and Texas licensure, with at least two years of supervisory hospice experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work and Texas social work license.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory social work experience in hospice or related medical home health.
• Strong organizational skills and tactful interaction with patients, families and staff.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the social services program of the hospice patient.
• Interviews residents and families during admission to complete social history and assess patient needs.
• Explains and obtains Advanced Directives with residents and families.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

MS Word

MS Excel

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker in Texas

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

At Pathways Hospice & Transition Home Healthcare, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

We are excited to be able to contribute to this grow in this amazing healthcare direct-hospice patient with our newly formed company, contributing to all patients with a continuum of care and long-term care services. It is our goal to DELIVER excellent and patient experiences to every patient and resident family member.

Social Worker (Hospice)

PRN

Service Area for Coverage: North Houston

The Job

Support the successful execution of our mission and Core Values by improving or maintaining each patients’ ability to control everyday physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and psycho-social needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes implements, evaluates, and direct the social services program of the hospice patient
• Interviews resident and family during admission process to complete a social history and assessment of the patient to identify problem areas, and to develop rapport
• Responsible for explaining and obtaining Advanced Directives (Directive to Physician, Medical Power of Attorney) with residents and families.
• Works with Nursing department to ensure accurate Do Not Resuscitate orders are obtained for patients
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient.
• With qualified supervision or with the appropriate license, applies Social Work Theory, knowledge, methods, ethics and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of patients.
• Other duties as assigned

Must Haves

• Must possess a Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Must be a licensed social worker in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two (2) years of social work experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospice or other related medical home health field
• Must have outstanding organizational skills and possess the ability to deal tactfully with associates, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems (Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record system, etc.)
• Must be in good standing with the Federal and State Government

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.