Hospice Medical Social Worker

Magnolia Hospice Company is hiring for a Full-Time Hospice Medical Social Worker! We are a fast growing, well established hospice company looking to add another Social Worker to our team. We are a fun, light hearted agency that enjoys taking care of our patients and staff. Come be part of our work family.

Job Summary:

Medical social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Services will be based on the patient's psycho social assessment and the patient and the families needs. The social worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and participate in on-call rotation per Agency needs.

Job Qualifications:

Education :

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work from a State accredited Program. If the MSW has a Bachelor's degree and is hired after 12/02/2008, must be supervised by a Master's of Social Work.

Licensure:

Texas Certification;

Current Driver's License Experience:

One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency

Skills:

Working knowledge of Community resources. Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation:

Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; possible exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking are required. May require occasionally working under stressful conditions providing nutritional counseling and education to terminally ill patients and their families.

Essential functions:

Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by Plan of Care documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals. Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board. Attend interdisciplinary team meeting, participate in patient care planning process and collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care.

Pay:

Based on experience

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Hospice & Palliative Medicine Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

Social Work License (Required)

Work Location:

In person