Inpatient LCSW - Discharge Planning & Crisis Care

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning for patients and families with psychosocial needs. The role involves crisis intervention, coordination with an interdisciplinary team, and linkage to community resources.

You will work within the hospital setting to support high-risk populations and ensure timely discharges while maintaining quality care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Masters of Social Work program (MSW).
• Current Texas licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LCSW-S; ACM certification preferred.
• Three years healthcare social work experience; inpatient hospital experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; knowledge of DSM V and ICD-10.
• Experience in discharge planning and connection to community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and families' psychosocial risk factors and develops a treatment plan.
• Intervenes with emotional, social, and financial aspects of illness; mobilizes resources.
• Participates in discharge planning to ensure timely, safe hospital-to-community transitions.
• Provides crisis intervention and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Supervises students and junior social workers as needed; ensures adherence to policies and quality standards.

Skills

Healthcare social work

DSM V familiarity

ICD-10 familiarity

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Utilization management knowledge

Discharge planning

Independent work

Education

MSW

Job description

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning for patients and families with psychosocial needs. The role involves crisis intervention, coordination with an interdisciplinary team, and linkage to community resources.

You will work within the hospital setting to support high-risk populations and ensure timely discharges while maintaining quality care.