Social Worker- Palliative Care

Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence. 2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.

1. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect.  Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

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Social Worker- Palliative Care

45827

Full Time

NURSING SERVICES

Allied Health

Mon-Fri 0730-1600

John Peter Smith Hospital

Day

Job Description: Description: The Social Worker-Palliative Care is responsible for providing psychosocial assessments, addressing psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs for assigned adult/geriatric patients and families facing irreversible serious illness. Provides crisis intervention, emotional support, counseling, education and advocates for patients/families. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in development, implementation and evaluation of the treatment plan.

Typical Duties:

1. Conducts psychosocial assessments for patients/families with an irreversible serious illness.

1. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of patient treatment/care plans.

1. Collaborates with patients/families, clinical staff and palliative care team to identify options and goals.

1. Attend scheduled palliative care IDT’s and team meetings.

1. Maintain current community resource information regarding services available for palliative care patients/ families.

1. Maintain clinical competence for adult/geriatric palliative Social Work services and exhibits professional growth and development.

1. Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

1. Maintain electronic medical records with accuracy and in compliance with JPS standards.

1. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: * Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: * Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.

• Current JPS recognized Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification and must be maintained throughout employment; may be obtained within 120 days from date of hire.

Preferred Education and Experience: * Experience working with life-threatening conditions, chronic disease and end of life care.

• One (1) year experience in palliative care and/or hospice care.

Preferred Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training: * Licensure at the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) level or at the LMSW level pursuing

• LCSW license.

Location Address: 1500 S. Main Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76104 United States