LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) Hospice Job at Cantex Continuing Care Network, Arlington, TX

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  • Cantex Continuing Care Network
  • Arlington, TX

Job Description

Job Details

Job Location
Elysian Hospice Arlington - Arlington, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Description

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous 401K with matching contributions
• Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
• Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Over-productivity pay
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the Licensed Master Social Worker position is to enable the facility to identify the medically related social and emotional needs of the patients/residents. This position acts to meet those needs through individual and group social services programming. This position also promotes patients'/residents potential during their stay and collaborates with physician and patient/resident in preparation for discharge.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:
  • Licensed Master Social Worker per the state requirements or eligible for licensure.
  • Masters degree in Social Work or in a human services field.
  • Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods and techniques.
  • Has at least one year of experience in hospice, long-term care setting, and/or related healthcare setting.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
  • Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Essential Functions:
  • Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
  • Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
  • Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
  • Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
  • Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
  • Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
  • Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
  • Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
  • Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
  • Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
  • Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
  • Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
  • Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
  • Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. Cantex Continuing Care Network

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start,

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