Hospice Medical Social Worker - Houston, United States - Serenity Care Solutions for Hospice

Description

Licensed Medical Social Worker on an as-needed basis.

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to provide support to the Hospice patient and family, develop psychosocial outcomes for alleviating identified symptoms and help provide the psycho-education, supportive counseling and casework interventions needed to meet these outcomes.

The Social Worker intervenes with hospice patients who require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance.

The Social Worker also provides psychosocial education and consultation to the IDG.

Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice.

Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional, psychological and behavioral impact.


Job Types:
Part-time, Contract, PRN


Healthcare setting:

• Hospice

Medical specialties:

• Hospice

& Palliative Medicine


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (required)

Work Location:
Multiple locations