Social Worker

Community Healthcare of Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; 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 join our hospice team in Fort Worth. The role provides therapeutic and emotional support to patients and families, educates on end-of-life issues, and helps coordinate care with the care team.

You will assess psychosocial needs, advocate for patient wishes, document visits, and connect families with community resources. A Master’s in Social Work and eligible licensure 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

• Provide therapeutic/emotional support to patients and families
• Advocate for patients’ needs with the team and caregivers
• Assess the psychosocial needs of the patient and family
• Provide counseling and education on end-of-life issues
• Contribute to and execute the Plan of Care with the patient and family
• Record daily documentation of visits and contacts
• Provide referrals to community resources
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

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Social Worker

SW-Ft Worth PRN Fort Worth, TX, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 2261

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.

Co mmunity Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Social Worker.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide therapeutic/emotional support, education, and resource information to patients and their families; Advocate for patients’ needs/wishes with team members, family members, caregivers, and other providers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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

POSITION 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

BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.