Hospice Social Worker - End-of-Life Support

Community Healthcare Of Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Social Worker to provide therapeutic and emotional support to patients and their families within our hospice and palliative care programs. You will assess psychosocial needs, educate families, advocate for patient wishes, document visits, and connect families with community resources.

A Master’s degree in Social Work and reliable transportation are required; hospice experience is preferred.

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

Psychosocial assessment

Counseling

Documentation

Referral coordination

Computer literacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Social Worker to provide therapeutic and emotional support to patients and their families within our hospice and palliative care programs. You will assess psychosocial needs, educate families, advocate for patient wishes, document visits, and connect families with community resources.

A Master’s degree in Social Work and reliable transportation are required; hospice experience is preferred.