What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker - LMSW position at Choice Hospice?
The Hospice Social Worker - LMSW plays a critical role in providing compassionate psychosocial support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. This position involves comprehensive assessment of patients' emotional, social, and spiritual needs to develop individualized care plans that enhance quality of life. The social worker collaborates closely with interdisciplinary hospice teams to ensure holistic care delivery and facilitates access to community resources and bereavement support. They serve as an advocate for patients and families, helping them navigate complex healthcare systems and cope with grief and loss. Ultimately, this role aims to promote dignity, comfort, and emotional well-being for patients and their loved ones throughout the hospice journey.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential in the state of Oklahoma.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or related healthcare settings.
- Strong knowledge of psychosocial assessment techniques and counseling methods.
- Familiarity with hospice regulations, Medicare guidelines, and ethical standards in end-of-life care.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to patient homes within the Muskogee service area.
- Valid Auto Insurance
- AHA CPR Certification
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
As a Social Worker, you will:
- Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within 5 days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psycho social, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG 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.
- Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.
- Provides patient and family/caregiver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
- Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.