Hospice Social Worker — Family & Community Impact

Heart to Heart Hospice; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; 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 join our team. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and helping patients and families navigate advance directives, funeral planning, and community resources.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work, current state licensure, and a valid driver’s license. One year of clinical care experience is required, hospice experience is preferred; a company car is available for qualifying individuals.

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 and reliable transportation.
• 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 documentation and referrals.
• Provide individual patient/family counseling and crisis intervention; assist with advance directives and funeral planning issues.
• Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
• Timely submission of all documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws and Medicare regulations.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in social work

Current State license to practice social work

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to join our team. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and helping patients and families navigate advance directives, funeral planning, and community resources.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work, current state licensure, and a valid driver’s license. One year of clinical care experience is required, hospice experience is preferred; a company car is available for qualifying individuals.