Forensic Mental Health Social Worker III

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Vernon (TX); Presencial; USD 64.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks a Social Worker III at Vernon State Hospital. The role focuses on high-complexity social services, coordinating care with patients, families, and care teams to ensure ongoing support and treatment planning.

The position involves discharge planning, rights advocacy, and training design, working under limited supervision with opportunities for coordination of transfers and furloughs. Telework is not offered; travel up to 10% may be required.

Formación

• Knowledge of human growth

Responsabilidades

• The Social Worker III performs and documents highly complex social services work as a liaison among patients, their legally authorized representatives, and others to assure ongoing care and support.
• Gathers information to assess the individual's social supports, needs, and rights; participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Designs and delivers individual and group trainings to promote rights and patient transitions, including curricula and materials.

Descripción del empleo

Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks a Social Worker III at Vernon State Hospital. The role focuses on high-complexity social services, coordinating care with patients, families, and care teams to ensure ongoing support and treatment planning.

The position involves discharge planning, rights advocacy, and training design, working under limited supervision with opportunities for coordination of transfers and furloughs. Telework is not offered; travel up to 10% may be required.