Master Social Worker

Undisclosed; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA accounts

Retirement plans

Amazing Medical Benefits (Vision plan)

Dental

Education reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Generous PTO accrual

University Health recognized as a 2022

Job summary

University Health System in San Antonio is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker to join the Trauma team. The LMSW will counsel patients and families, addressing psychosocial issues and helping them navigate the healthcare system.

Eligibility requires an MSW from an accredited program and Texas LMSW licensure; one year of post-Master’s experience in healthcare is preferred. The role offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• 1 year post-MSW experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Current state LMSW licensure in Texas required.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and assists patients and families with personal and environmental difficulties to maximize benefits from medical care.
• Provides skilled intervention for crisis resolution, advocacy, and decision support related to life-changing events.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

1 year post-MSW experience in healthcare

Job description

Licensed Master Social Worker

University Health System is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are a nationally renowned teaching hospital consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research. Our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery. We are currently looking for LMSWs to join our Trauma team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or hinder the patient from receiving maximum benefits from medical care. Provides skilled intervention for the support and/or resolution of patient and family crisis, problem-solving and decision support, advocacy and facilitation necessitated by life-changing events, coping with the disease process and other psycho-social and socioeconomic issues.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Masters degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work is required. One year of post-Masters experience in a health care setting is preferred.

LICENSURE

Current state licensure as an LMSW from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners is required.

Why you should apply:

• FSA accounts
• Retirement plans
• Amazing Medical Benefits (Vision plan Included)
• Dental
• Education reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Generous PTO accrual
• University Health was recognized as a 2022 Top U.S. Workplace.