Acara Healthcare, one of the largest providers of quality in-home health care in the state of Texas is seeking an innovator and leader as a?Licensed Master Social Worker. Acara Healthcare’s Personal Care provides industry-leading in-home care in the markets of Central and South Texas.

Our mission at Acara is that we exist to serve and advocate for the well-being of people in their home and community so that together we make a positive impact on their lives. Our mission is born out in our Core Values such as:

• Respect – we are respectful of our patients, consumers, and ourselves.
• Promise – we keep the promises we make.
• Grateful – we are grateful to serve all individuals entrusted to our care.
• Integrity – no matter who is watching we exhibit strong ethical and moral principles.
• Honor – in all that we do, we conduct ourselves with honor.

We have various locations in Central and South Texas in the markets of Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Pearsall, Robstown, Uvalde, and Rio Grande City. We are growing and adding positions to our team!

The job duties for the position of?Licensed Master Social Worker?are listed below.

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Licensed Master Social Worker is to provide coordinated Hospice care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referral to meet the needs of the patient/family.

Essential Functions:

• Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.

Job Qualifications:

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program.

Licensure: Texas Certification; Texas Driver's License

Experience: One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency.

Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.