Palliative Care Medical Social Worker (LMSW) at Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA Texas)

Established in 1934, the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) is a non-profit organization providing compassionate care to the community. As the first and most experienced Hospice Care provider in Texas, VNA has a trusted reputation for delivering high-quality care for over 90 years. Our hospice and palliative care programs are available across 16 counties in North Texas, including: Collin, Cooke, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Henderson, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Rockwall, Tarrant, Van Zandt, and parts of Wise and Navarro Counties.

We provide essential services to communities across North Texas, including:

• VNA Hospice Care – Adult and pediatric hospice support.
• VNA Supportive Palliative Care – For those managing serious illness alongside treatment.
• Meals on Wheels – Serving homebound seniors throughout Dallas County.

Why Work at VNA Texas?

• Meaningful Mission – Make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing serious illness or food insecurity.
• Legacy of Excellence – Join the state’s most experienced hospice provider.
• Community Impact – Deliver life-changing care across 16 North Texas counties.

Supportive Culture – Collaborate with a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

We're looking for a results-oriented Community Liaison to be the face of our hospice/palliative care team. If you thrive on making a difference in people's lives and have a proven record in healthcare sales, we want to hear from you.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary and mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short term/long term insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off, 6 paid holidays, flexible days.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Education Reimbursement Assistance Program.
• A mission-driven, supportive work environment.

Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to both peds and adults and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.

Job Classification: Clinical

Lines of Authority: Reports to Director, Family Care Services

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work from a State- accredited program.
• Licensure: LMSW 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. Hepatitis profile.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patient homes in various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing, walking and sitting required; working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Must provide hepatitis acceptance/declination, proof of Tb test.

Criminal History: Must pass background checks

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• A passion for delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
• A commitment to serving and supporting diverse, vulnerable populations.
• Reliable transportation.

Joining VNA Texas means:

• Making personal contact with patients and families.
• Collaborating with medical, spiritual, and support teams
• Seeing the direct outcomes of care: improved comfort, decreased isolation, and better quality of life.
• Being part of a nonprofit solution rooted in equity, good stewardship, and local service