Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to hospice patients, perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.

Reporting Responsibility: Reports to the Director of Clinical Services

Job Qualifications:
Education: Masters Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program.
Licensure: Texas Certification; Texas Driver’s License
Experience: One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency.
Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board

• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.

• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

• Attend interdisciplinary group meeting, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Group to promote coordination of patient care.

• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person