Medical Social Worker (LMSW), Hospice and Home Health

Job overview

The Medical Social Worker (LMSW), Hospice and Home Health role is based in Katy, TX, with work in patients’ and clients’ homes and local travel. Compensation is $75–$85 per hour as listed; the description also specifies visit-based rates of $85 for home visits, $35 for phone visits, and $45 for interdisciplinary team meetings. A Hug Away provides hospice and home health care to patients and families. The social worker assesses psychosocial and bereavement needs, counsels patients and families, and connects them with community resources. The role coordinates care plans with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to support quality home-based care.

What you'll do

• Conduct psychosocial and bereavement assessments
• assess patient and family needs
• develop and evaluate plans of care
• provide counseling and education
• prepare clinical notes
• coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• make community resource referrals
• participate in QAPI meetings and monthly in-service training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical social worker

lmsw

hospice

home health

psychosocial assessment

bereavement counseling

community referrals

katy tx

a hug away

part-time

$75–$85/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Home visits, phone visits, and Teams-based interdisciplinary meetings have separate stated rates; monthly in-service training is paid as an in-person visit.

About the employer

A Hug Away is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.