Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice

Hireology; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathways Hospice & Transition Home Healthcare is seeking a licensed Social Worker (TX) to support our hospice patients and families. This PRN role focuses on directing social services, coordinating with nursing, and ensuring a high-quality patient experience.

Requires a BSW or MSW, Texas licensure, 2+ years supervisory hospice/home health experience, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and EHR. Must maintain professional standing with federal and state agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Social Worker in Texas.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory social work experience in hospice/home health.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and Electronic Health Record systems (EHR).
• In good standing with federal and state government.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the social services program for hospice patients.
• Interviews residents and families during admission to complete social history and assess patient needs.
• Explains and obtains Advanced Directives with residents and families.
• Works with Nursing to ensure Do Not Resuscitate orders are obtained for patients.
• Develops and implements policies for identifying social and emotional needs of patients.
• Applies Social Work Theory, ethics, and professional skills to restore or enhance patient functioning.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Word

Excel

Electronic Health Record

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 Area 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 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 andpossess 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.