Social Worker at Community Healthcare of Texas

Waco, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapeutic Support, Emotional Support, Education, Advocacy, Assessment, Counseling, Documentation, Referrals, Administrative Duties

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas 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 patient’s 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 family/patient * Record daily documentation of visits and contact in accordance with Policy * Provides referrals to community resources * Performs in-office/non-clinical administrative duties * Perform other duties as assigned POSITION QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's of Social Work with 1 year of applicable experience required; Master's degree preferred * Texas State license required * Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license. * Hospice or healthcare experience preferred. * Proficient skills using a computer are required BENEFITS * Competitive Pay * Generous Paid Time Off Programs * Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability * Medical, Dental, Vision * Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account * Employee Assistance Program * Retirement Savings Plan * 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.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker will provide therapeutic and emotional support to patients and their families while advocating for their needs. They will also assess psychosocial needs and contribute to the Plan of Care.