Licensed Clinical Social Worker

New Beginnings Hospice; New Braunfels (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

New Beginnings Hospice is seeking a part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in a hybrid role based in New Braunfels, TX. You will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care planning for patients and families, collaborating with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and the broader team to ensure patient-centered care.

You will coordinate case management, facilitate family meetings, address mental health needs, and connect families with community resources while documenting all

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Social Work within hospice, palliative care, or related settings.
• Clinic-based psychosocial assessment and care planning experience is preferred.
• Case management to coordinate services across disciplines.
• Experience addressing Mental Health needs through supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of behavioral health principles and impact of illness on families.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care planning for hospice patients and families.
• Coordinate case management services and facilitate family meetings.
• Address mental health concerns and connect clients with community resources.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care plans per regulatory and agency standards.

Skills

Social Work

Hospice Care

Case Management

Mental Health Counseling

Behavioral Health

Communication Skills

Travel Availability

Bilingual (Plus)

Education

Master’s in Social Work

LCSW License (TX)

Licensure Eligibility

Job description

Company Description

New Beginnings Hospice provides personalized end-of-life care that honors each patient’s unique medical, emotional, spiritual, and family needs. A compassionate interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, and pastoral counselors supports patients and their loved ones through care, decision-making, and ongoing grief support. The organization is affiliated with local physicians to ensure coordinated, high-quality hospice services. New Beginnings Hospice serves patients and families across the Texas counties of Bexar, Caldwell, Comal, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hays, Travis, and Wilson, offering care in homes and community settings.

Role Description

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care planning for hospice patients and their families. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating case management services, facilitating family meetings, addressing mental and behavioral health concerns, and connecting individuals with community and financial resources. The LCSW will collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and other team members to support patient-centered, culturally sensitive care and ongoing bereavement support. Documentation of assessments, interventions, and care plans in accordance with regulatory and agency standards is required. This is a part-time, hybrid role based in New Braunfels, TX, with time spent in the field and office, and some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Social Work, with experience in hospice, palliative care, or related settings.
• Competence in Medical Social Work, including psychosocial assessments and care planning in healthcare environments.
• Case Management skills to coordinate services, resources, and interdisciplinary care for patients and families.
• Experience addressing Mental Health needs through supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals.
• Knowledge of Behavioral Health principles, including impact of illness, grief, and family dynamics on functioning.
• Active LCSW license in the state of Texas (or eligibility to obtain), and a master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel within the service area, maintain professional boundaries, and provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.
• Previous hospice, home health, hospital, or community mental health experience preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.