Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate Care Advocate

Heart to Heart Hospice; Conroe (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

401k with up to 4% employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company car for qualifying individuals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to assess hospice patients and families, provide counseling, assist with advance directives and funeral planning, and connect them with community resources. The role requires ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies, and participating in on-call coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes compassionate care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, delivering support to families during difficult times, and coordinating with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
• One year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting required, 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.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to assess hospice patients and families, provide counseling, assist with advance directives and funeral planning, and connect them with community resources. The role requires ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies, and participating in on-call coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes compassionate care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, delivering support to families during difficult times, and coordinating with a