Hospice Social Worker

Company Overview

Holy Savior Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality hospice care tailored to meet the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Our mission is to deliver dignified, family-centered care that fosters comfort and serenity in the final stages of life within our community.

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Hospice Social Worker to join our compassionate team. This role involves delivering comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and their families, coordinating community resources, and ensuring adherence to clinical social work standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in hospice care, mental health counseling, and working with diverse populations, including geriatric and disabled individuals.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs and develop individualized care plans aligned with hospice and palliative medicine standards.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and guidance to patients facing end-of-life challenges, utilizing techniques such as motivational interviewing, behavioral therapy, and clinical counseling.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to facilitate discharge planning, home care arrangements, and community resource integration for optimal patient support.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards.
• Assist families in understanding medical terminology related to hospice services, dementia care, Alzheimer's care, PTSD care, and other complex conditions.
• Participate in clinical interprofessional collaboration efforts to ensure holistic patient care that respects cultural diversity and individual preferences.
• Engage in crisis intervention when necessary, managing acute situations with sensitivity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in social work (BSW or MSW) from an accredited program; licensure or certification as required by state regulations.
• Proven experience working within hospice care settings or in related fields such as mental health counseling or medical social work.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, ICD coding, discharge planning, and medical records management.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health practices including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy, and behavioral therapy techniques.
• Experience working with geriatric patients, individuals with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, PTSD, and other complex conditions.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and familiarity with Medicare guidelines for hospice services.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds while demonstrating compassion and ethical practice standards.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction, family support, case management, and clinical collaboration.

Join our team as a Hospice Social Worker to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families during their most vulnerable moments through compassionate support and expert guidance.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Salary : $59,623 - $80,503