Social Worker

Community-Healthcare-of-Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healthcare of Texas in Waco, TX is recruiting a Social Worker to provide therapeutic support and education to patients and families facing end-of-life care. This role collaborates with the care team to advocate for patient wishes and inform care plans.

The position emphasizes compassionate communication, psychosocial assessment, and referrals to community resources, with responsibility for documenting visits and coordinating plan of care.

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

Computer proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

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Social Worker

PRN Waco, TX, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2216

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.

Community 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

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.