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Social Worker (MSW) - Hospice & Home Health

Touchstone Health
San Antonio, TX, US
Full-time
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Touchstone Health of San Antonio is actively seeking an experienced Social Worker (MSW) to join our full-service hospice and home care agency.

This individual will provide assistance and resources to primarily elderly home-bound patients and their families. Touchstone is a therapist owned and operated agency where our team members enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment filled with people who work together to provide the highest standard of care for our patients.

Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Provide counseling services to the patient / family experiencing emotional, social / economic conflict.
  • Assess patient / family social and emotional factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential to cope with everyday life.
  • Assist patient, family and staff in utilizing community resources.
  • Assess patient / family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources and activate as indicated.
  • Evaluate patient’s insurance coverage and options in this regard.
  • Assist in discharge planning from home care service when care is no longer appropriate.
  • As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assist team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to care of the home care patient and the family.
  • Able to identify potential suicide / homicide threat and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
  • Able to identify potential abuse / neglect and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
  • Able to identify potential drug / alcohol abuse and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
  • Able to identify potential mental health problems and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of cultural differences.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the psychosocial assessment of patient / family needs.

Requirements

Qualifications & Requirements :

  • Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • Licensed in Texas
  • Clinical experience in varied multi- disciplinary settings.
  • Minimum two years supervised experience in health or related field.
  • Active driver’s license and availability of a car with insurance.

Benefits

Benefits & Allowances :

  • Positive, supportive work environment
  • mileage
  • flexible schedule
  • Excellent benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 2 days ago
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