FT - Field Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) - WE'RE GROWING!!

Houston Hospice

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Houston Hospice as a FT - Field Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) - WE'RE GROWING!! in United States. This position services the area NORTH 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and family counseling to patients/family and/or bereaved persons.

Evaluate the patient’s/family’s responses to psychosocial interventions and assess the need for counseling.

Identify the developmental level of the patient/family/caregiver and obstacles to learning or ability to participate in the care of patient/family questions and issues.

Provide bereavement counseling and programs as appropriate to families, and within the community as appropriate.

Requirements

Social Work undergraduate degree from a school of social work accredited or approved by the Council on Social Work Education; Master’s degree preferred.

Licensed by the State of Texas to practice Social Work.

One year licensed social work healthcare experience REQUIRED. Experience in the hospice industry preferred.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Provide individual and family counseling to patients/family and/or bereaved persons.

Evaluate the patient’s/family’s responses to psychosocial interventions and assess the need for counseling.

Identify the developmental level of the patient/family/caregiver and obstacles to learning or ability to participate in the care of patient/family questions and issues.

Provide bereavement counseling and programs as appropriate to families, and within the community as appropriate.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Houston Hospice as a FT - Field Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) - WE'RE GROWING!!.

Key Skills

Individual CounselingFamily CounselingBereavement CounselingPsychosocial AssessmentInterdisciplinary TeamworkCrisis InterventionAdvance DirectivesRegulatory ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCultural CompetencyHospice Care

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Houston Hospice is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Bereavement Counseling, Psychosocial Assessment, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Crisis Intervention, Advance Directives, Regulatory Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing detailed psychosocial assessments and social work support services to hospice patients and their families, including individual and family counseling. Responsibilities also include assisting with the hospice bereavement program, assessing environmental factors, and partic...

Benefits package: Competitive pay, Rich benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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