Hospice Social Worker - Home-Based Care & Family Support

Three Oaks Hospice; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a compassionate social worker to provide coordinated in-home care for patients of all ages, conducting psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals to support patients and families.

The role includes completing comprehensive assessments within five days of hospice election, assisting with advance directives and discharge planning, and collaborating with IDG/IDT to coordinate patient care while upholding privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work from a State accredited program. If has a bachelor’s degree and is hired after 12/02/2008, must be supervised by a Master of Social Work
• Current and valid LMSW license
• Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile.
• Current State Certification
• Reliable transportation. Valid Driver’s License and current auto liability insurance

Responsibilities

• Provides coordinated in-home care to patients of all ages and performs psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals to meet patient/family needs.
• completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of hospice election to identify patient and family needs.
• Assists with advance directives, discharge planning, and family counseling; may assist with changes in level of care as needed.
• Maintains effective interpersonal communication, both verbal and written, and participates in IDG/IDT meetings.
• Provides patient and family counseling around end-of-life, death, and grief and promotes hospice philosophy and policies.
• Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program and adheres to infection control policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Verbal & Written Communication

Care planning coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a compassionate social worker to provide coordinated in-home care for patients of all ages, conducting psychosocial assessments, counseling, and referrals to support patients and families.

The role includes completing comprehensive assessments within five days of hospice election, assisting with advance directives and discharge planning, and collaborating with IDG/IDT to coordinate patient care while upholding privacy and dignity.