Hospice MSW

St Joseph's Home Health Agency • Midland, TX

430d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice MSW (Medical Social Worker) position at St. Joseph's Home Health Inc. involves providing comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and their families in a hospice care setting. The role focuses on assessing needs, facilitating advance directives, and offering counseling related to end-of-life issues, while ensuring adherence to hospice philosophy and quality care standards.

Requirements

• Master's Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a Baccalaureate degree in social work (BSW) from an accredited institution, or a Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or related field with supervision by an MSW.
• Current and valid license as a LMSW or LBSW issued by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
• Current driver's license.
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in palliative care or hospice.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five days of the patient's election of hospice care to identify patient and family's psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs.
• Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling, and 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.
• Provides patient and family/care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
• Attends IDG/IDT meetings, participates in the patient care planning process, and coordinates with the IDG/IDT 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.
• Follows the Hospice infection control policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree