Social Worker, LMSW

Social Worker, LMSW at Faith Presbyterian Hospice

Accepting applications until:
January 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST.

Location:

DALLAS, TX 75251.

Department:
Social Work.

Division:
Faith Presbyterian Hospice.

• Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers.
• Provide clinical counseling as indicated by the plan of care.
• Demonstrates appropriate psychosocial assessment skills for initial and bereavement evaluations and assists in the development and implementation of goal‑directed family care plans.
• Actively participate in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice.
• Conducts ongoing reassessments and follow‑up appraisal of patient/family situation and needs. Actively listens and responds appropriately to patient/family concerns and needs in a timely manner.
• Assumes the active role of advocate for the patient/family.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of community resources and discharge planning.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community agency personnel.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the patient/family dynamics involved in death, dying, and the bereavement process. Applies knowledge of age‑specific human growth and development.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of mental and emotional dysfunction.
• Ensures that all patients/families under his/her direct supervision are provided care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well‑being, considering each individual patient/family.
• Treats patient/family with compassion, adapting communication to meet situations and cross‑cultural issues.
• Supports patient and family sense of control, while striving to reduce their anxiety.
• Completes admission, routine visits, transfer, and discharge information as scheduled. Submits documentation on time.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care.
• Contributes to patient and family counseling and education.
• Participates in QAPI program and hospice-sponsored in‑service training.
• Refers questions outside area of expertise to appropriate team members or community agencies.
• Participates in Bereavement team, groups, and activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Patient Care Manager.

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• At least one year previous experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable method of transportation.
• Ability to perform essential duties as outlined below.
• Knowledge of current professional social work theory and practice.
• Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to organize workflow, respond to emergencies and note detail.
• Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with patients, families and staff.
• Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, handicapped people and hospice patients.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Ability to comply with the Dying Persons Rights and the employee responsibilities.
• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Hospitals and Health Care