Social Worker

Social Worker
Hospice
PRN

The Legacy at Home Social Worker provides social services under the direction of a physician, based on the patient's psychosocial assessment and the needs of the patient and their family. They will coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and participate in the on-call rotation as needed.

• Assess hospice patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families coping with terminal illness.
• Use effective interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate care coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and the patient care planning process.
• Maintain a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards for patient resources.
• Meet continuing education requirements as mandated by the agency/licensing board.
• Promote agency philosophy and policies to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Accept clinical assignments aligned with education and competencies to meet patient needs.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from a State-accredited program.
• Texas Certification required.
• Current Driver's License required.
• At least one (1) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and services.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation required.