Hospice Social Worker - PRN
- Houston, United States
Posted 25 days ago
About the role
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Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a PRN Hospice Social Worker, where you will play a vital role in providing holistic, patient-centered end-of-life care. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to support patients and their families through emotional, social, and practical challenges associated with hospice care. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will utilize your expertise in social work practice standards, community resource coordination, and behavioral health to enhance quality of life during this sensitive time. Your dedication will help ensure that patients receive dignified, respectful, and personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate social, emotional, and environmental needs within hospice settings.
- Develop individualized care plans that incorporate end-of-life care principles, behavioral therapy techniques, and community resource linkage.
- Provide direct social work services including crisis intervention, mental health counseling, grief support, and family education.
- Collaborate with medical professionals to facilitate discharge planning, medical documentation, and coordination of hospice services.
- Assist patients and families with navigating healthcare systems such as Medicare and Medicaid while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical ethical guidelines.
- Collect data for clinical research initiatives related to hospice care outcomes and behavioral health interventions.
- Maintain accurate medical records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems while adhering to documentation standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW or MSW) from an accredited program; licensure or certification as required by state law.
- Proven experience working with geriatric patients, individuals with disabilities, dementia care (including Alzheimer’s), or those requiring end-of-life support.
- Knowledge of hospice & palliative medicine practices, medical terminology, ICD coding, and discharge planning procedures.
- Demonstrated skills in child & family counseling, behavioral therapy techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and crisis management.
- Familiarity with community resource coordination for senior care, assisted living facilities, home & community care experience, and inpatient/outpatient settings.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds and individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
- Strong communication skills for client interaction, group therapy facilitation, case management, and clinical interprofessional collaboration.
- Competency in medical documentation standards including HIPAA compliance and clinical ethical guidelines; proficiency with EMR systems is preferred.
Embark on a rewarding journey where your expertise transforms lives during their most vulnerable moments. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your skills in social work practice standards while offering opportunities for professional growth within the compassionate realm of hospice care.
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77083