Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Family & Patient Support

Community Healthcare of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is recruiting a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support, education, and resources to patients and families facing serious illness. You will advocate for patient wishes within the care team and contribute to the Plan of Care while documenting visits and coordinating with community resources.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work; reliable transportation and a driver’s license; hospice or healthcare experience preferred; and proficient computer

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.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas is recruiting a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support, education, and resources to patients and families facing serious illness. You will advocate for patient wishes within the care team and contribute to the Plan of Care while documenting visits and coordinating with community resources.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Social Work; reliable transportation and a driver’s license; hospice or healthcare experience preferred; and proficient computer