About Job

About Company:

Our Mission at Choice is to enhance the life of every patient we serve in the pursuit of delivering excellent healthcare. We've worked diligently to shape the culture of the company in how we lead and work daily. As leaders, employees, clinicians, and support staff we strive to apply the Pillars of Choice every day.

About the Role:

The Hospice Social Worker LMSW plays a critical role in providing compassionate psychosocial support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. This position involves comprehensive assessment, counseling, and resource coordination to address emotional, social, and practical needs in a hospice setting. The social worker collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that enhance patient comfort and family coping. They also serve as advocates, ensuring patients’ rights and preferences are respected while facilitating communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers. Ultimately, this role aims to improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients and support their families through the hospice journey with dignity and respect.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential in the state of Texas.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in social work, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or related healthcare settings.
Strong knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and psychosocial issues related to terminal illness.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in social work practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in a hospice or palliative care environment.
Certification in hospice and palliative social work (CHP-SW) or related specialty certifications.
Familiarity with community resources and healthcare systems in the West Houston area.
Training in grief counseling and bereavement support.

Position Summary

Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.

As a Social Worker, you will:

Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within 5 days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psycho social, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG meetings and community resource referrals.
Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.
Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.
Provides patient and family/caregiver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.

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