Social Worker - Hospice

ML Healthcare; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways Hospice & Transition Home Healthcare in Texas is seeking a PRN Social Worker to support hospice and home health patients in the North service area. The role emphasizes psychosocial assessment, advance directives, and coordination with the nursing team to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelors or Masters in Social Work, are Texas-licensed social workers, and have at least two years of supervisory experience in hospice or medical home health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work and Texas social work licensure.
• Two years of supervisory social work experience in hospice or home health.
• Strong organizational skills and professional interaction with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the social services program for hospice patients.
• Interviews patients and families to complete social histories and assess needs.
• Explains and obtains Advanced Directives with residents and families.
• Works with Nursing to ensure Do Not Resuscitate orders are accurate.
• Develops policies identifying psychosocial needs and applies social work theory.
• Utilizes license supervision to restore or enhance patient wellbeing.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Computer literacy

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker in Texas

Tools

Electronic Health Record system

Job description

At Pathways Hospice & Transition Home Healthcare, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

We are excited to be able to contribute to this grow in this amazing healthcare direct-hospice patient with our newly formed company, contributing to all patients with a continuum of care and long-term care services. It is our goal to DELIVER excellent and patient experiences to every patient and resident family member.

Social Worker (Home Health & Hospice)

PRN

Service Areas with Openings: North

The Job

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes implements, evaluates, and direct the social services program of the hospice patient
• Interviews resident and family during admission process to complete a social history and assessment of the patient to identify problem areas, and to develop rapport
• Responsible for explaining and obtaining Advanced Directives (Directive to Physician, Medical Power of Attorney) with residents and families.
• Works with Nursing department to ensure accurate Do Not Resuscitate orders are obtained for patients
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for identifying the medically-related social and emotional needs of the patient.
• With qualified supervision or with the appropriate license, applies Social Work Theory, knowledge, methods, ethics and the professional use of self to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or biopsychosocial functioning of patients.
• Other duties as assigned

Must Haves

• Must possess a Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, must be a licensed social worker in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two (2) years of social work experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospice or other related medical home health field
• Must have outstanding organizational skills and possess the ability to deal tactfully with associates, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems (Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record system, etc.)
• Must be in good standing with the Federal and State Government

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.