Hospice Social Worker — Compassionate Counseling & Resources

Community-Healthcare-of-Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas in Waco, TX is recruiting a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support and education to patients and families facing end-of-life care. This role collaborates with the care team to advocate for patient wishes and inform care plans.

The position emphasizes compassionate communication, psychosocial assessment, and referrals to community resources, with responsibility for documenting visits and coordinating plan of care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Hospice or healthcare experience preferred.
• Proficient skills using a computer are required

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family members
• Provide therapeutic counseling and emotional support to patients and family members, and education on end-of-life issues
• Contribute to and execute the Plan of Care with the family/patient
• Record daily documentation of visits and contact in accordance with Policy
• Provides referrals to community resources
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas in Waco, TX is recruiting a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support and education to patients and families facing end-of-life care. This role collaborates with the care team to advocate for patient wishes and inform care plans.

The position emphasizes compassionate communication, psychosocial assessment, and referrals to community resources, with responsibility for documenting visits and coordinating plan of care.