Hospice Social Worker: Meaningful Impact & Growth

Compassus; Clear Lake (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Job summary

Compassus in Texas seeks a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families, coordinate with the IDT, and guide care plans. The role emphasizes education on Medicare benefits, documentation, and compassionate communication.

Candidates should have an MSW. Licensure as LBSW/LMSW/LCSW in Texas or eligible, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience. The position offers meaningful work within a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE accredited program accompanied by at least 1 year of healthcare experience.
• Candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field and 1 year of healthcare experience will be considered for locations who have an MSW available to supervise.
• Candidates must hold state licensure as required and applicable for the state in which you practice.

Responsibilities

• Explains hospice services and Medicare benefits to patients and families; obtains Informed Consent and Election of Benefits documents as requested.
• Submits appropriate documentation and paperwork to facilities at the completion of patient visits; documentation is completed and submitted timely according to company policy.
• Participates as a member of the IDT, including development and implementation of the plan of care.
• Provides psycho-social support and counseling services to the patient and family; supports the involvement of external counseling resources commensurate with patient/family needs and scope of practice.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient and family needs to IDT.
• Collaborates with IDT to coordinate psycho-social care and support for the patient and family to ensure appropriateness, continuity, and quality of care.
• Maintains updated, comprehensive care plans which reflect current problems, goals and interventions for patients.
• Maintains respect for the family’s environment and belief systems, and remains nondiscriminatory regarding age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, and other personal matters.
• Completes initial and ongoing psycho-social assessments for patients; identifies and addresses concerns/issues related to financial means, insurance, living arrangements/placement for long-term care, caregiver stressors, pre-bereavement and anticipatory grief, and community resource needs.
• Facilitates placement in long-term care as warranted and monitors adjustment.
• Participates in care planning meetings at long-term care facilities.
• Supports and facilitates advance planning including living will/POA documents, funeral arrangements, memorial services, and body/organ donation.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Language Skills

Other Skills and Abilities

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) CSWE-accredited

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Compassus in Texas seeks a Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families, coordinate with the IDT, and guide care plans. The role emphasizes education on Medicare benefits, documentation, and compassionate communication.

Candidates should have an MSW. Licensure as LBSW/LMSW/LCSW in Texas or eligible, and at least 1 year of healthcare experience. The position offers meaningful work within a supportive team and opportunities for professional growth.