LMSW Social Worker — Discharge & Community Resources

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks a licensed Master of Social Work to provide psychosocial assessments and care planning at Hatcher Station Health Center. You will identify patient needs, coordinate with medical teams, and support discharge planning to optimize community resources.

Responsibilities include counseling patients and families, crisis intervention, and liaison with CPS/APS as needed. Strong communication and collaboration with diverse populations are essential.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• Licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work.
• Ability to coordinate with community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial screenings and assessments to identify patient needs.
• Counsel patients and families on emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness.
• Coordinate discharge planning and arrange post-acute resources.
• Document interventions and outcomes per procedures.
• Intervene in cases of abuse/neglect and liaison with CPS/APS.

Skills

Communication with diverse populations

Interpersonal and counseling skills

Patient-centered care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Parkland Health and Hospital System seeks a licensed Master of Social Work to provide psychosocial assessments and care planning at Hatcher Station Health Center. You will identify patient needs, coordinate with medical teams, and support discharge planning to optimize community resources.

Responsibilities include counseling patients and families, crisis intervention, and liaison with CPS/APS as needed. Strong communication and collaboration with diverse populations are essential.