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Nacogdoches Economic Development Corp.; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacogdoches Economic Development Corp. in Texas seeks a qualified Social Worker to coordinate home health care, perform psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, and facilitate referrals for patients across all ages.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited MSW, or a higher degree, with LMSW/LBSW licensure and CPR certification, plus reliable transportation. Essential functions include ongoing psychosocial assessments, care planning with patients and families, and documentation in clinical

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program; or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited university acceptable by the CSWE; or a baccalaureate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and supervised by an LMSW with one year of healthcare social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment of home health patients/clients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community resource needs as evidenced by the Plan of Care (POC) and documentation.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient/client and caregiver(s).
• Accepts clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to meet patient needs.
• Provides physician-ordered counseling and education to patient/client and family; prepares clinical notes.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations to achieve desirable outcomes with the team.

Skills

Community resources

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

LMSW/LBSW licensure

Doctoral degree in social work

Job description

Job Summary: Provides coordinated care in the home to patients/clients of all age groups and performs psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the paitent/client and family. Participates in the coordination of care.

Job Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited social work program; ordoctoral degree in social work from an accredited university acceptable by the CSWE; or a baccalaureate degree insocial work from a CSWE accredited social work program and is supervised by a licensed medical social worker(LMSW) and has one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Licensure: Current and valid license (LMSW) or (LBSW) as a social worker issued by the Texas Board of Social WorkerExaminers. Current driver’s license.
• Experience: One year of experience as a medical social worker in a healthcare setting.
• Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment of home health patients/clients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community resource needs as evidenced by the Plan of Care (POC), documentation, clinical records, case conferences, and community resource referrals.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients/clients.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the Plan of Care, including patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling, and patient/client and caregiver education. Prepares clinical notes.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.