What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Divinity Hospice?
Divinity Hospice is looking for an Experienced Hospice Medical Social Workers in Tarrant County, Dallas County, and surrounding counties to act as an advocate and help people foster their capacities and coping mechanisms.
The primary function of the Social Worker is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients and perform assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies
- Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses
- Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals
- Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
- Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions
- Maintain accurate records and report on clients’ status
- Attend case conferences and provide evidence in court
- Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
- Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery
Skills
- Proven work experience as a social worker
- Working knowledge of social theories and practices
- Social perceptiveness and empathy
- Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships
- Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups
- Resilience along with ability to assess situations
- Willing to submit to background checks
Education, Experience and Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from a state accredited program.
- Minimum of one year experience as a Medical Social Worker in a health care agency.
- Current Texas State driver’s license
- Valid auto liability insurance
- Current CPR certification
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00 - $75.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $40 - $75
Medical Social Worker-Hospice PRN
Texas Life Hospice-Ft.Worth -
Mansfield, TX
Hospice Licenced Medical Social Worker
Supreme Hospice Inc -
Euless, TX
Per Diem Hospice Social Worker (MSW)
Frontier Home Health + Hospice -
Fort Worth, TX