Palliative Care Social Worker (LMSW/LCSW) - Full-Time

Texas Health Resources, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Health Resources, Inc. seeks a Social Worker LMSW/LCSW for the THPG Palliative Care team in Plano. This full-time role supports patients and families, coordinating care and offering psychosocial counseling across the care continuum.

Based at 6200 W Parker Rd in Plano, the LMSW/LCSW will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, facilitate resources, and uphold quality of life for patients facing serious illness with dignity and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/family social and emotional factors to cope with terminal illness.
• Provide psychosocial counseling and support to patients and families.
• Assist patient/family and staff in utilizing community resources.
• Assess patient/family financial/insurance status and resources.
• Participate in Daily Care Briefings to review the plan of care.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to improve code status discussions.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of electronic medical records.
• Coordinate patient and family services and education.
• Develop and lead educational efforts to advance palliative care knowledge.

Skills

Social work

Counseling

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

LMSW/LCSW licensure

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Texas Health Resources, Inc. seeks a Social Worker LMSW/LCSW for the THPG Palliative Care team in Plano. This full-time role supports patients and families, coordinating care and offering psychosocial counseling across the care continuum.

Based at 6200 W Parker Rd in Plano, the LMSW/LCSW will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess needs, facilitate resources, and uphold quality of life for patients facing serious illness with dignity and compassion.