Licensed Master Social Worker PRN

COMPANY PROFILE

Omega Hospice Care LLC, is a provider of end-of-life care services based in the DFW area. Dedicated to delivering compassion are and holistic care, Omega Hospice Care LLC ensures every patient can experience their final moments with dignity, comfort, and peace. Our multidisciplinary team, which includes experienced physicians, nurses, therapists and support staff, collaborates to offer a comprehensive suite of hospice services, from pain management to spiritual support.

Upholding values of compassion, integrity, and excellence, we also actively engare with our community through community service programs, solidifying our commitment to societal well-being.

Medial social services will be provided by a qualified social worker, under the direction of a physician. Social work services will be based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment and the patient and family’s needs. The social worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team (IDG/T) and participate in on-call rotation per the Hospice needs.

• Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within five (5) days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidence by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG/T meetings and community resource referrals.
• Assists with advance directives, funeral planning, discharge planning, family counseling and may assist in changes in the level of care as indicated by the patient or family’s needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Hospice and licensing board.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Provides patient and family/care giver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.
• Promote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attends IDG/Team meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and coordinating and collaborating with the IDG to promote coordination of patient care.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients and their privacy and property.
• Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Follows the Hospice infection control policy.
• Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Participates in the Hospice’s educational in-service programs as required.

• Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or Baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by a MSW.
• Has 1 (one) year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; or Baccalaureate degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is employed by the Hospice before December 2, 2008 and is not required to be supervised by a MSW.
• Licensed as required by the state where practicing.
• Current drivers’ license.
• Should be CPR certified.
• One (1) year of experience in palliative care or hospice preferred.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work with computers.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Familiarity with platforms like Wellsky or Consolo to maintain and access patient information, care plans, medication histories, and more.