Hospice Licensed Master Social Worker
About the job
- Licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
- Minimum of one year of hospice care experience.
- Minimum of one year of social work experience.
- Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase electronic medical records is a plus.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with the elderly.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Perform hospice social work visits in assisted living, independent living communities, skilled nursing facilities, and residences for hospice patients within the Houston area.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' social and emotional needs.
- Assist with coordination of care and access to community resources.
- Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient interactions and progress.
- Utilize Homecare Homebase electronic medical records.
- Develop personalized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide counseling and support to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges.
- Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase electronic medical records.
About the company
Halcyon Home runs home health, hospice and personal care services for people who need support in their homes or senior living communities across Texas. Its services span recovery from illness, help with everyday activities and comfort-focused care at the end of life, letting families arrange different levels of support through one provider. Nurses and therapists treat medical needs, while caregivers assist with tasks such as bathing, meal preparation and companionship. The business sells care tailored to each client, and its hospice teams also support patients' families with emotional and spiritual care. Halcyon Home was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Scheduling has flexibility: Halcyon advertises flexible schedules on its careers page.
- Caregiver benefits extend beyond wages: one Halcyon posting lists medical insurance, dental coverage and a 401k.
- Small assignments are welcome: Halcyon sets no minimum hours or shift requirements for home-care clients.
What critics are saying
- Field work requires transportation: Halcyon makes reliable transportation a condition on its careers page.
- Caregiver shifts include short assignments: the advertised role spans day and night shifts lasting one to twelve hours.
- Clinical demand depends on medical authorization: Halcyon requires a physician order for skilled home-health care.
What makes Halcyon Home unique
- Clinical ownership shapes the business: Halcyon is privately owned by a physician assistant.
- Clinical teamwork has dedicated time: Halcyon says most clinicians work full time and discuss patients together weekly.
- Families get a private coordination space: Halcyon links Careopolis, a free, invitation-only, multilingual website.
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