Entrylevel Insurance Risk Management Jobs in Tyler, TX

About Us:At Remarkable Hospice, we believe Hospice care is more than
a serviceits a calling. Every day, our team brings comfort, dignity, and
peace of mind to patients and families facing lifes most delicate moments.
With compassion at our core, we create a workplace where kindness leads, voices
are heard, and every role carries purpose. If youre looking to make a
difference in the lives of others while being part of a team that feels like
family, wed love to welcome you. Job Summary: The Licensed Social Worker in a hospice setting is
responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and
their families, ensuring they receive the necessary emotional, social, and
practical resources throughout the end-of-life journey. This role involves
assessing patient and family needs, developing care plans, and coordinating
with the hospice care team to deliver holistic
care.
Essential Functions:
Conduct
initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
Provide
emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
Assist
patients and families in understanding and coping with the emotional,
social, and practical aspects of terminal illness.
Develop
and implement individualized care plans based on psychosocial assessments.
Collaborate
with the hospice interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains,
volunteers) to ensure coordinated care.
Participate
in regular team meetings to discuss patient care and update care plans as
necessary.
Identify
and connect patients and families with community resources, support
groups, and services such as financial assistance, legal aid, and
bereavement support.
Assist
with advance care planning, including the completion of advance directives
and other legal documents.
Advocate
for the needs and wishes of patients and families within the hospice team
and with external agencies.
Ensure
that patients rights and dignity are maintained throughout the care
process.
Provide
bereavement counseling and support to family members before and after the
patients death.
Facilitate
support groups and educational sessions on grief and loss.
Maintain
accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions and
interventions in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory
requirements.
Ensure
compliance with all state and federal regulations related to social work
and hospice care.
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs
other related duties as assigned or requested.
Adheres
to specific State Association for Home Care Code of Ethics.
Conforms
to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
Participates
actively in continuing education and in-services.
Maintains
confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
Assumes
the care of the patient, optimizing his/her comfort and dignity, when
appropriate.
Possesses
adequate knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and insurance standards to ensure
reimbursement for all services rendered.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Organizational
skills
Ability
to supervise in accordance with Hospices policies and applicable laws.
Ability
to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or
members of the business community.
Time
management
Cooperative
attitude
Ability
to handle emotionally charged situation with sensitivity and
professionalism.
Advanced
interpersonal communication (written and verbal)
Basic
math skills related to patient care.
Knowledge
of end-of-life issues, grief and bereavement
Competence
in crisis intervention and counseling.
Ability
to operate standard office equipment.
Appropriate
computer skills
Age-Related Competencies: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to
identify age specific patient needs appropriate for this
position. Information Management:Treats all information and data within the scope of the
position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management:
Cooperates
fully in all risk management activities and
investigations.
Keeps
abreast in changes in health care law.
Maintains
Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Education: Masters
or doctoral degree in Social Work from an accredited institution
Experience: 1
year social work experience in hospice, palliative care, or a related
healthcare setting is preferred.
License
/ Certification: Current and valid state licensure as a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent. Drivers license and proof of
current auto liability insurance; no listing on the OIG Excluded Provider
Listing.
Environmental Conditions:Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible
exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work
flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant
weather. Moderate noise level; Category C BBP risk; moderate stress and
emotional demands. Physical Requirements: Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet
deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and resource
acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.