Hospice Social Worker: End-of-Life Support & Counseling

Community Healthcare of Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Time Off Programs

Company-provided Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account and Health_S

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support and education to patients with serious illnesses and their families in a hospice setting.

You will advocate for patients’ needs, participate in the Plan of Care with the care team, and document visits in accordance with policy. A Master’s degree in Social Work and computer proficiency are required; hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Hospice or healthcare experience preferred.
• Proficient skills using a computer are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patient and family.
• Provide therapeutic counseling and emotional support; education on end-of-life issues.
• Contribute to and execute the Plan of Care with family/patient.
• Record daily documentation of visits per policy.
• Provide referrals to community resources.

Skills

Computer literacy

Counseling

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Community Healthcare of Texas is seeking a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support and education to patients with serious illnesses and their families in a hospice setting.

You will advocate for patients’ needs, participate in the Plan of Care with the care team, and document visits in accordance with policy. A Master’s degree in Social Work and computer proficiency are required; hospice experience preferred.