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Social Worker
full-time•Waco
About this role
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.
What you'll do
- 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.
About Community Healthcare of Texas
Community Healthcare of Texas understands that choosing end-of-life care and support is a difficult decision. Introducing end-of-life care does not mean you are giving up, but that you are giving your loved one the gift of the expert care and support that is needed at this time. Choosing end-of-life care means you want to enhance the quality of your time together.
Community Healthcare of Texas has been providing hospice home care, inpatient care, and respite care since 1996 to patients that have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and given a prognosis of six months or less. All care and support are provided wherever our patients call home - a personal residence, assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, or one of our three home-like hospice inpatient facilities. Our Hospice Interdisciplinary Team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and nurse aides work closely to provide the best plan of care to meet the needs of our patients and families.
Community Healthcare of Texas also provides perinatal and pediatric hospice and palliative care programs for those with a serious illness that are not ready hospice.
As the largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organization in the nation, Community Healthcare of Texas has committed to increasing access to hospice and palliative care, providing community education and outreach, offering special programs enhancing quality of life, and activism in local, state, and national healthcare and hospice organizations.
Call (800)226-0373 for more information on our programs, services, and employment opportunities.
Community Healthcare of Texas will be there every step of the way. Because your life matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Social Worker do at Community Healthcare of Texas?
As a Social Worker at Community Healthcare of Texas, you will: 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..
Is the Social Worker position at Community Healthcare of Texas remote?
The Social Worker position at Community Healthcare of Texas is based in Waco, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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