PRN LMSW (23787)

Cantex; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Cantex in Dallas, TX seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker to assess and address the social and emotional needs of patients in hospice care. You will provide individualized and group social services, collaborate with physicians, and support discharge planning and patient advocacy.

The role emphasizes clinical documentation, care coordination, and education for patients and families in end-of-life situations. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hospice or long-term care experience.
• MSW degree and licensure required or eligible.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' psychosocial needs.
• Develop and implement the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, end-of-life care, and self-care.
• Coordinate care with the IDG and discharge planning.
• Document progress notes and communicate changes to the physician.

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent

Licensed MSW or eligible

English proficiency

Communication

Documentation

Assessment

Social Work Methods

Job description

Location

Dallas, TX

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the Licensed Master Social Worker position is to enable the facility to identify the medically related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents. This position acts to meet those needs through individual and group social services programming. This position also promotes patients'/residents potential during their stay and collaborates with physician and patient/resident in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker per the state requirements or eligible for licensure.
• Masters degree in Social Work or in a human services field.
• Has at least one year of experience in hospice, long-term care setting, and/or related healthcare setting.
• Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods and techniques.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non‑verbal).
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re‑certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, end‑of‑life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal opportunity employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a competitive compensation package. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.