Hospice Social Worker MSW - PRN

Transition Home Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to enhance the quality of life for patients and their families. In this vital role, you will be responsible for planning and implementing social service programs, conducting assessments, and ensuring that patients' emotional and psychosocial needs are met. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive environment. If you are a licensed social worker with a passion for helping others and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in your career.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed social worker in Texas with a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory social work experience in hospice or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement social services programs for hospice patients.
• Conduct interviews to assess patient needs and develop rapport.
• Ensure DNR orders are accurately obtained for patients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Social Work Theory

Computer Proficiency (Word, Excel, EHR)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic Health Record System

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Pathways Hospice (Newest Start Up), our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

We are located in Houston,TX (HarrisCounty). Ultimately, we will serve the vast majority of Harris County initially, our service will start in the East and Southeast Region of Houston at initial phase of service. (Baytown, LaPorte, Clear Lake, etc.)

We are excited to be able to contribute to this grow in this amazing healthcare direct-hospice patient with our newly formed company, contributing to all patients with a continuum of care and long-term care services. It is our goal to DELIVER excellent and patient experiences to every patient and resident family member.

Hospice Social Worker MSW

PRN

Service Areas with Openings:Clear Lake, LaPorte, Baytown

The Job

Support the successful execution of Pathway’s Hospice mission and Core Values by improving or maintaining each patients’ ability to control everyday physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and psycho-social needs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes implements, evaluates, and direct the social services program of the hospice patient
• Interviews resident and family during admission process to complete a social history and assessment of the patient to identify problem areas, and to develop rapport
• Responsible for explaining and obtaining Advanced Directives (Directive to Physician, Medical Power of Attorney) with residents and families.
• Works with Nursing department to ensure accurate Do Not Resuscitate orders are obtained for patients
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient.
• With qualified supervision or with the appropriate license, applies Social Work Theory, knowledge, methods, ethics and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of patients.
• Other duties as assigned

Must Haves

• Must possess a Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work,must be a licensed social worker in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two (2) years of social work experiencein a supervisory capacity in a hospice other related medical home health field
• Must have outstanding organizational skills andpossess the ability to deal tactfully with associates, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems (Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record system, etc.)
• Must be in good standing with the Federal and State Government

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.