MSW | Per Visit - PRN | Frontier Hospice

Deercreekseniorliving; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving is seeking a qualified medical social worker responsible for implementing standards of care for medical social work services. The role involves developing individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and providing counseling services to patients and their families.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in social work, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Position offers competitive benefits and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in a home health care setting preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement standards of care for medical social work services.
• Develop individualized plans of care in partnership with patients.
• Provide counseling for patients, caregivers, and families.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in social work

Job description

Job Summary

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
• Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care.
• Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
• Prepares clinical notes on all patients referred to social work.
• Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Provides education to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.
• Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
• Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises, as directed, any Social Worker Assistants (SWA’s).
• Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
• Other duties as delegated by the Director of Nursing /Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Experience in a home health care setting preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g., community partners, patients, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage with access to a vehicle.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status or disability.