Palliative Care Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) – Day Shift

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Social Worker LMSW/LCSW for THPG Palliative Care in Plano. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, counseling, and coordinating care for patients facing terminal illness.

The position requires strong EMR accuracy and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Daily responsibilities include supporting patients, families, and staff, coordinating community resources, and advocating for palliative care options.

Qualifications

• Counseling and psychosocial support experience.
• Ability to coordinate patient and family services.
• EMR documentation and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family social and emotional factors to estimate coping with terminal illness.
• Provide psychosocial counseling to patient/family and support staff.
• Assist patient/family in utilizing community resources.
• Assess financial and insurance status and assist with resources.
• Participate in Daily Care Briefings to plan and review care.
• Collaborate with clinical team to improve code status discussions.
• Maintain accurate EMR with compliance and privacy.

Skills

Counseling

Care coordination

EMR documentation

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Tools

LMSW

LCSW

Job description

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Social Worker LMSW/LCSW for THPG Palliative Care in Plano. The role focuses on psychosocial assessment, counseling, and coordinating care for patients facing terminal illness.

The position requires strong EMR accuracy and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Daily responsibilities include supporting patients, families, and staff, coordinating community resources, and advocating for palliative care options.