Clinical Social Worker — Hospital Discharge Specialist

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning for patients with psychosocial needs. Under supervision, you will contribute to multidisciplinary discharge plans and coordinate care with physicians, case managers, nurses, and community resources.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and advocacy to help patients and families access social programs and funding.

Qualificações

• Education: MSW from an accredited program.
• License: LMSW in Texas; ACMA preferred.
• Experience: health care setting and psychosocial assessment skills.

Responsabilidades

• As part of a multidisciplinary team, assess psychosocial risk factors and develop treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate discharge planning for high-risk patients.
• Advocate for patient/family empowerment and access to community resources.
• Educate patients/families and physicians on post-acute options and care needs.
• Maintain adherence to hospital policies and quality standards.

Conhecimentos

Crisis intervention

DSM-5 knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Effective communication

Assessment skills

Payer knowledge

Community resources

Advocacy

Independent work

Therapeutic communication

Formação

MSW degree

LMSW license Texas

ACMA certification (preferred)

Descrição da vaga

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston seeks a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning for patients with psychosocial needs. Under supervision, you will contribute to multidisciplinary discharge plans and coordinate care with physicians, case managers, nurses, and community resources.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, and advocacy to help patients and families access social programs and funding.