Hospice Social Worker: Empower Patients & Partners

ATEX Healthcare; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

ATEX Hospice - Valley in McAllen, TX seeks a PRN social worker to implement standards of care for medical social services and to build and sustain community partnerships.

The role involves psychosocial assessments, care planning, records maintenance, and connecting patients and families with community resources. CPR certification and a valid driver's license are required; hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work from a state-accredited program.
• If holding only a bachelor’s degree and hired after 12/2/08, must be supervised by an MSW.
• Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
• Experience in Hospice/home health care preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured vehicle.
• Capable of performing the job with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans interventions.
• Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers.
• Serves as liaison between patients/families and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Company personnel to support patient care.
• Work with sales to increase community involvement and engagement.
• Collaborate with sales to promote services and represent the organization at events.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public/private agencies for patients and staff.
• Participates in care plan development and case conferences.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

ATEX Hospice - Valley in McAllen, TX seeks a PRN social worker to implement standards of care for medical social services and to build and sustain community partnerships.

The role involves psychosocial assessments, care planning, records maintenance, and connecting patients and families with community resources. CPR certification and a valid driver's license are required; hospice experience is preferred.