Hospital Social Worker I — Discharge & Family Support

Naswtx; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital seeks a Social Worker I (SW I) to provide clinical social work and discharge planning for a designated unit. You will collaborate with physicians and the health care team to address psychosocial aspects of illness and support timely, quality care.

The role emphasizes effective communication, care coordination, and utilization of community resources to aid patients and families through transitions and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited university.
• 0 years of experience; new graduate with hospital internship preferred.
• LCSW or LMSW state license required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, family members and care teams to support psychosocial care and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to ensure continuity of care and transitions.
• Assess psychosocial needs, plan and implement discharge plans and follow-up resources.
• Utilize community resources and understand health-care financial and payer issues to assist patients.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Discharge planning

Time management

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital seeks a Social Worker I (SW I) to provide clinical social work and discharge planning for a designated unit. You will collaborate with physicians and the health care team to address psychosocial aspects of illness and support timely, quality care.

The role emphasizes effective communication, care coordination, and utilization of community resources to aid patients and families through transitions and discharge planning.