Social Worker - Hospice MSW

Find your passion and purpose as a full-time Hospice Social Worker in North Houston. Join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and provides the trust and tools to do your best work.

About the Role

Salary: $55,000 - $80,000 (offer based on years of experience). This is a full-time, on-site position in Houston, TX, covering the North Houston area.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work or related field
• Valid license/registration or permit to practice in the state of agency operation if required
• Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance specialty preferred
• At least one (1) year of professional social work experience (post-graduate) in a healthcare setting required; 2+ years preferred (unless otherwise dictated by the state)
• Experience or education in grief counseling preferred
• Discharge planning experience preferred
• Licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in the state of agency operation if required
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities

• Assist the core members of the pre-hospice/hospice team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient's health to establish a plan of care that fosters personal worth, spiritual well-being, and dignity
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and in the development and review of the plan of care for all patients
• Assess the social, spiritual, and emotional needs/factors to estimate the patient's and involved caregiver's capacity and potential to cope with daily living challenges and terminal diagnosis
• Prepare the patient to cope with changes and educate the chosen family to support the patient, including guidance on advance directives and advanced care planning
• Utilize all available resources, such as chosen family, hospice, and community agencies, to assist the patient and family in living better within the limitations of the illness
• Support the bereavement program
• Provide discharge planning related to changes in level-of-care or community placement/location-of-care

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm (a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app)
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs (for patient-facing employees)