Hospice Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW)
Brookhaven, MS - USA
Job Summary
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice were more than a hospice providerwere a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief: exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people.
We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families we would like to hear from you!
- PTO (but spell out for your site and this role)
- Monthly bonus opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical HSA Dental Vision Life EAP
- 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
- Minimal to no on-call obligations
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Brighton/Suncrestis dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate supportive team that values communication integrity teamwork and continuous growth.
Our Hospice Social Workers provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients families referring source and team members as they navigate the emotional social and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care. You will serve as an advocate resource and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team helping patients and families receive the support they need throughout their hospice journey.
- Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.
- Assess patients and families psychosocial emotional spiritual and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the individualized plan of care.
- Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support crisis intervention and guidance as they navigate illness loss grief and significant life transitions.
- Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs services and support.
- Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions to ensure their needs preferences values and goals are heard and addressed.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians nurses chaplains aides facility staff and other members of the care team.
- Maintain accurate thorough and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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