License Master Social Worker (LMSW)

This position services the area South of I-10

About us

Established in 1980, Houston Hospice is the oldest, largest, independent non-profit hospice in Greater Houston. Our mission is to provide uncompromising, compassionate, end-of-life care to patients of all ages and their families. We serve 13 counties surrounding the Houston area and are committed to being the highest-quality hospice provider wherever we serve.

• At Houston Hospice, we focus on caring, not curing.
• We take a team approach to care that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides, volunteers, and bereavement counselors.
• We provide hospice service wherever patients and families need us: in their homes, in a long-term care facility, or in our inpatient care unit that is based in the Texas Medical Center.
• Our team of doctors and nurses specialize in managing pain and symptoms that are unique to life-limiting illnesses.
• We believe that the most valuable resource to an organization is its Employees.
• One of the ways we show our appreciation for all their hard work and dedication is by offering competitive pay and a rich benefits package.
• Our benefit-eligible Employees have the opportunity to participate in:

Summary

Provides detailed psychosocial assessments and social work support services to patients and families. Assists with aspects of the hospice bereavement program as requested.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling to patient/family and/or bereaved persons.
• Evaluate patient’s/family’s responses to psychosocial interventions and assess need for counseling.
• Identify the developmental level of patient/family/caregiver and obstacles to learning or ability to participate in care of patient/family questions and issues.
• Provide bereavement counseling and programs as appropriate to families, and within community as appropriate.
• Assist hospice care team members in understanding significant psychosocial and emotional factors related to care.
• Responsible for timely completion of paperwork required to meet State and Federal regulations. Documentation should be accurate and detailed to meet these regulations.