Medical Social Worker - Hospice

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Plano, TX seeks a Medical Social Worker to provide hospice social services under physician direction. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, care coordination with the IDG/Team, and on-call coverage as needed.

Qualified candidates hold an MSW (or BSW with MSW supervision), licensure, and at least one year of healthcare social work experience; hospice experience is preferred. Strong interpersonal and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: MSW or BSW with MSW supervision; psychology/sociology degrees may apply.
• Licensure: Licensed as required by the state; valid driver's license.
• Experience: 1 year in healthcare social work; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family psychosocial needs after social work assessment.
• Coordinate care with IDG/Team and participate in on-call rotation.
• Provide counseling around end-of-life, death, and grief.
• Facilitate advance directives and discharge planning as needed.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

MSW degree (CSWE-accredited)

BSW with MSW supervision

Related field (psychology/sociology) supervision by MSW

Job description

# Medical Social Worker - HospicePlano Location - Plano, TX 75023## OverviewSalary Range$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Description**Job Summary:** Medial social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment and the patient and family’s needs. The social worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T) and participate in on-call rotation per the Hospice needs.**Reports to:** Director of Clinical Services**Job Qualifications:** Education: Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by a MSW; and has 1 (one) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; or Baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is employed by the Hospice before December 2, 2008 and is not required to be supervised by a MSW. Licensure: Licensed as required by the state where practicing. Current drivers’ license. Experience: One (1) year of experience in palliative care or hospice preferred. Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work with computers. Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.**Environmental and Working Conditions:** Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to t travel locally; exposure to unpleasant weather.**Physical and Mental Effort:** Prolonged standing and walking, required. May require occasionally working under stressful conditions providing counseling and education to terminally ill patients and their families.**Essential Functions:** Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five (5) days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidence by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG/T meetings and community resource referrals. Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs. Uses effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written. Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements. Provides patient and family/care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief. Promote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Attends IDG/Team meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care. Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients. Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program. Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency. Follows the Hospice infection control policy. Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Participates in the Hospice’s educational in-service programs as required.