Hospice Social Worker - Patient & Family Support (PRN)

Heart to Heart Hospice; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; 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 in San Marcos, TX, is seeking a PRN Social Worker to assess patient needs and provide psychosocial support to patients and families.

You will deliver individual counseling, crisis intervention, and help with advance directives, funeral planning, and resource referrals; maintain timely documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work and an active state license; valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

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, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.
• 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 POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
• Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned
• Timely submission of all documentation
• Performance of other duties as required
• Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Community resources

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

Heart to Heart Hospice in San Marcos, TX, is seeking a PRN Social Worker to assess patient needs and provide psychosocial support to patients and families.

You will deliver individual counseling, crisis intervention, and help with advance directives, funeral planning, and resource referrals; maintain timely documentation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work and an active state license; valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.