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Social Worker

Community Hospice of Texas
place Waco, 76701
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Families
Individuals
Hospice/Palliative Care
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation

About Job

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 an Social Worker.POSITION SUMMARYTo 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
  • Bachelors of Social Work with 1 year of applicable experience required; Master's degree preferred
  • Texas State license required
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
  • Hospice or healthcare experience preferred.
  • Proficient skill using a computer is required
Flexible Schedule & Competitive PayReasonable Accommodations StatementTo 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.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Therapeutic Approach

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Hospice/Palliative Care
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation

Settings

Hospice
Schools
Home Health/In-home