LMSW Social Worker – Home Health (PRN)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 41.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a PRN LMSW Social Worker for Home Health to provide coordinated care in the home, assess patient needs, and create patient-centered action plans to promote education, self-management, and adherence to the PCP plan of care. The role supports timely healthcare delivery and discharge planning, while linking patients and families to community resources.

Requires a Master's in Social Work and Texas LMSW license; 1 year of health care experience

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in social work is required.
• 1 year of experience in a health care setting preferable with homebound patients.
• Current license is required by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (LMSW license). Texas Driver's License and proof of driver’s insurance may be required.

Aufgaben

• Ensures the delivery of quality social service for patients by identifying patient needs and developing social service programs to meet those needs.
• Participates in development and update of Plan of Treatment.
• Evaluates patient and home environment to determine social and psychological factors related to patient's health problems.
• Prepares and submits to agency psychosocial histories, clinical and progress notes. Observes and reports on patient/family reaction to treatment.
• Counsels patient and/or family in understanding, accepting, and adjusting to patient's health problems and emotional care.
• Identifies, informs, and refers patient/family to available community resources.
• Coordinates discharge planning.
• Interprets to the community the role of social work in the Agency's programs.
• Participates in planning, development, and delivery of staff in-service education programs.
• Participates in Continuing Quality Improvement Program. Monitors adherence to policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in social work

Jobbeschreibung

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a PRN LMSW Social Worker for Home Health to provide coordinated care in the home, assess patient needs, and create patient-centered action plans to promote education, self-management, and adherence to the PCP plan of care. The role supports timely healthcare delivery and discharge planning, while linking patients and families to community resources.

Requires a Master's in Social Work and Texas LMSW license; 1 year of health care experience