Medical Social Worker
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San Antonio, TX, US
Summary
The Medical Social Worker provides emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to hospice patients and their families. They also conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans while collaborating with the interdisciplinary clinical team.
Job Description
About Us
At American Medical Hospice Care , we believe in providing exceptional, compassionate care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. Our interdisciplinary team works together to support dignity, comfort, and peace in the final stages of life. We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Job Summary
The Hospice MSW provides emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to hospice patients and their families. Working collaboratively with the clinical team, the MSW ensures that psychosocial and practical needs are addressed, helping patients maintain quality of life and autonomy throughout their care journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families upon admission and throughout care.
- Develop individualized care plans addressing emotional, social, financial, and practical needs.
- Provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, and support for anticipatory loss.
- Assist patients and families with end-of-life planning, including advance directives and funeral arrangements.
- Advocate for patients and connect families with community resources and support services.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and coordinate care with nurses, chaplains, and physicians.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school.
- Licensed in the state of Texas.
- Minimum of one year experience in medical, palliative, or hospice social work preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; travel to patient homes required.
- Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice regulations a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.
- Supportive team environment focused on holistic care.
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy in the field.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
About the company
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS.
We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to assist our clients in finding ways to reduce costs and shorten schedules wherever possible.
Our company mission is to perform the highest level of work quality within a safe environment, on time and on budget. Firma provides transparency, value and efficient project management to all of our clients while building positive, trustworthy relationships along the way.
About the company
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS.
We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to assist our clients in finding ways to reduce costs and shorten schedules wherever possible.
Our company mission is to perform the highest level of work quality within a safe environment, on time and on budget. Firma provides transparency, value and efficient project management to all of our clients while building positive, trustworthy relationships along the way.
