Social Worker Part Time

Valor Hospice; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Valor Hospice in Dallas, TX is seeking a part-time Social Worker (MSW) to lead psychosocial assessments and coordinate patient and family support. The role collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team and participates in on-call rotations as needed to ensure comprehensive palliative care.

Responsibilities include facilitating advance directives discussions, family counseling, and discharge planning while maintaining privacy and compassionate care aligned with hospice philosophy.

Qualificações

• MSW degree or approved social work degree with supervised path.
• 1 year of social work experience in healthcare.
• Current state social work licensure or licensure requirement.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to coordinate care with IDG/Team and families.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Complete Comprehensive Assessment within five days of patient election.
• Coordinate care with IDG/Team and on-call rotation.
• Counsel patients and families on end-of-life and grief.
• Attend IDG/Team meetings and participate in care planning.
• Promote hospice philosophy and quality of care.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Computer literacy

Care coordination

Formação académica

MSW degree

BSW degree with MSW supervision

Bachelor's in psychology/sociology/related field

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details: Job Location: Dallas, TX 75207, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $60.00 Hourly, Medial social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment and the patient and family’s needs. The social worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T) and participate in on-call rotation per the Hospice needs.

Essential Functions

• Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five (5) days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidence by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG/T meetings and community resource referrals.
• Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Provides patient and family/care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
• Promote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attends IDG/Team meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.
• Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Follows the Hospice infection control policy.
• Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Participates in the Hospice’s educational in-service programs as required.

Qualifications

Education: Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by a MSW; and has 1 (one) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; or Baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is employed by the Hospice before December 2, 2008 and is not required to be supervised by a MSW.

Licensure

Licensed as required by the state where practicing. Current drivers’ license.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in palliative care or hospice preferred.

Skills

Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work with computers.

Transportation

Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.