Social Worker (LMSW) - Hospice

Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Hospice & Transition Home Healthcare in Houston, TX is seeking a licensed Social Worker for PRN shifts to support patients and families through hospice care. The role focuses on social, emotional, and psycho-social care planning and coordination within the care team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Texas LMSW/LCSW, have 2+ years supervising social work in hospice or related medical home health, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, with proficiency in Word,

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker in Texas.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory social work experience in hospice or related medical home health field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (Texas)

Tools

Word

Excel

Electronic Health Records

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 (Hospice)

Shift Available:PRN

Service Areas for Coverage: North & Northwest

The Job:

Support the successful execution of our mission and Core Values by improving or maintaining each patients’ ability to control everyday physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and psycho-social needs.

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.

Must Haves:

• Must be a Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas
• Must possess a Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work
• 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.