Hospice MSW

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors or master s degree in social work from a State accredited program. If has a Bachelor's degree and is hired after 12/02/08, must be supervised by a Master of Social Work ( 418.114).

Texas certification; Texas Driver s License

One year Social Worker Experience in a health care agency

Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.

Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.

Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.

Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.

Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Attend interdisciplinary team meeting, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care.

Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.

Astella Home Health and Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.