Hospice Social Worker: Compassionate Family Support

Community Healthcare of Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Mileage reimbursement for work-related

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support, education, and resource information to patients and families coping with serious illness. You will advocate for patients' wishes within the care team and coordinate with families and caregivers to align care goals.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, delivering counseling on end-of-life issues, documenting visits, and linking families with community resources, while ensuring compassionate

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

Empathy

Communication

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support, education, and resource information to patients and families coping with serious illness. You will advocate for patients' wishes within the care team and coordinate with families and caregivers to align care goals.

Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, delivering counseling on end-of-life issues, documenting visits, and linking families with community resources, while ensuring compassionate