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Viking Hospice Care
Medical Social Worker - Hospice (Per Diem)
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$60,056 / year median in Texas
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Medical Social Worker - Hospice (Per Diem) Viking Hospice Care Sugar Land, TX Job Details Per diem 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in social work Terminal illness counseling Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work LMSW Master's degree Driver's License End-of-life care Organizational skills Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Home health Full Job Description Social Worker Job Description Job Summary Viking Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) to join our interdisciplinary hospice team. The hospice social worker provides emotional, psychosocial, and practical support to patients and their families facing end-of-life illnesses. The social worker collaborates with the hospice team to assess patient and family needs, coordinate community resources, provide counseling, and ensure patients receive quality compassionate care. Responsibilities Complete comprehensive psychological assessments for hospice patients and families. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient and family needs. Provide emotional support, grief counseling, and crisis intervention. Assist patients and families with advance care planning and end-of-life decision making. Educate patients and caregivers regarding available community resources and financial assistance programs. Coordinate referrals to community agencies and support services. Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic medical record. Assist with discharge planning when appropriate. Support bereavement services as needed. Comply with all Medicare conditions of participation, state regulations, and agency policies. Qualifications Current Texas Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in good standing. Master's degree in social worker from an accredited school of social work. Hospice, home health, palliative care, or healthcare experience preferred. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current car insurance. Current CPR certification preferred. Benefits Flexible scheduling Competitive compensation Supportive interdisciplinary team Professional growth opportunities Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Viking Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.