Licensed Medical Social Worker to provide social work services, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment and the patient’s and family’s needs. The social worker will coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T) and participate in on-call rotation per the Hospice needs.
Guiding Light Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Licensed Medical Social Worker for San Antonio and surrounding areas. Hospice experience preferred. We are fully committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care to those who need it most. Be a part of a caring and compassionate team by sending your resume and applying for this position. We offer a great working environment, competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, health, dental, and vision benefits, and much more.
As a Licensed Medical Social Worker, you will be expected to:
- Assess and complete the Comprehensive Assessment within five (5) days of the patient’s election to hospice care to identify the patient and family’s psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG/T meetings, and community resource referrals.
- Assist with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, and family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.
- Use effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
- Provide patient and family/caregiver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
- Promote Guiding Light Hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure the quality of care.
- Attend IDG/Team meetings, participate in the patient care planning process, and coordinate and collaborate with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
- Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.
- Provide an environment that promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.
- Participate in the Guiding Light's Quality Assurance Process Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency. Follows the Hospice infection control policy.
- Participate in the Guiding Light’s educational in-service programs as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Qualifications
- Social Work (LMSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by an LMSW; and has 1 (one) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; or Baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is employed by the Hospice before December 2, 2008, and is not required to be supervised by an LMSW.
- Licensed as required per Texas laws.
- Current driver's license
- Possess reliable transportation with current vehicle insurance.
- Willingness to travel
- One (1) year of experience in palliative care or hospice preferred.
- Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work with computers.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
**CANDIDATE MUST BE FULLY COVID VACCINATED**
Environmental and Working Conditions
- Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to t travel locally; exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort
- Prolonged standing and walking are required. It may require occasional work under stressful conditions, providing counseling and education to terminally ill patients and their families.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person