Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient Discharge Planning

Naswtx; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning for patients with psychosocial needs. The role involves crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and coordinating multidisciplinary discharge plans with care teams to ensure safe transitions.

You will work under supervision and collaborate with physicians, case managers, and staff nurses to support high-risk patient populations and navigate social programs and funding

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Masters of Social Work program (MSW).
• Licenses/Certifications: Current LMSW in Texas; ACMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial risk factors and develop multidisciplinary discharge plans.
• Intervene with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers and care team to ensure timely discharge and post-acute linkage.

Skills

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Education

MSW from accredited program

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning for patients with psychosocial needs. The role involves crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, and coordinating multidisciplinary discharge plans with care teams to ensure safe transitions.

You will work under supervision and collaborate with physicians, case managers, and staff nurses to support high-risk patient populations and navigate social programs and funding