Social Worker LMSW PRN

Job Description

Job Description

The Social Worker LMSW PRN at our Overland Park Hospice Branch plays a critical role in providing compassionate and comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. This position focuses on assessing patient and family needs, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery. The Social Worker advocates for patient rights and access to community resources, facilitating emotional, social, and practical support throughout the hospice journey. This role requires flexibility and responsiveness to fluctuating patient needs, working on an as-needed (PRN) basis to provide timely interventions. Ultimately, the Social Worker contributes to enhancing the quality of life for patients and their loved ones by addressing complex psychosocial challenges with empathy and professionalism.

As a Social Worker, you will :

Assesses and completes the Comprehensive Assessment within 5 days of the patient’s election of hospice care to identify patient and family’s psycho social, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, IDG 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.

Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to achieve desirable outcomes.

Provides patient and family / caregiver counseling around issues of end-of-life, death, and grief.

Attends interdisciplinary team meetings, participates 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.

Requirements

Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited school

Licensed MSW

One or more years of Hospice experience required

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Auto Insurance

AHA CPR Certification

HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred