Social Worker - Houston , TX
heart to heart hospiceHouston, TX
Social Worker - Houston , TX
Occupations
Healthcare Social WorkersSocial and Human Service AssistantsMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersIndustries
Other Individual and Family ServicesHome Health Care ServicesServices for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesAbout the role
You can Make A Difference in the lives of others! At Heart to Heart Hospice, we provide "Compassionate Care from Our Hearts to Yours." Our employees enhance the lives of patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones, during a time when compassionate care is needed most. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of employees, offering the opportunity to be associated with caring teammates, and creating positive contributions in each community we serve. Social WorkerWhat You Must Have Bachelors or Master's degree in social work from a State accredited program Current State license required in accordance with State regulations Current Driver's License, reliable transportation, and provide ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance One year of experience as a Social Worker in a clinical care setting required, hospice experience preferred Full Time Employee Benefits Competitive PayMedical, Dental & Vision insurance Paid Time OffPaid holidays 401k with up to 4% employer matching Tuition reimbursement Company car for qualifying individuals Mileage reimbursement
What You Will Do:
- Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, grief, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
- Provide individual patient/family counseling, crisis intervention, information and assistance with preparation of advance directives, funeral planning issues and transfer of responsibilities relative to legal and fiscal issues.
- Facilitate community resources based on patient/family needs.
- Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned
- Timely submission of all documentation
- Performance of other duties as required
- Ensure overall compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures
- It is this Agency's policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Healthcare Social Workers
Industry
Other Individual and Family Services
Posted
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