Medical Social Worker

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Texas Medical Center, Houston, seeks a compassionate Social Worker for the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Clinic. You will perform psychosocial assessments, provide counseling, coordinate care, and navigate community resources for patients and families.

Ideal candidates have about a year in social work, some Alzheimer’s exposure, and strong collaboration skills. Epic EMR experience is preferred; this role is on-site at the McNair Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work and licensure as LBSW or LMSW in Texas.
• At least one year of relevant social work experience, preferably in dementia care.
• Familiarity with community resources, crisis intervention, and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients and caregivers and develop care plans.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention; connect families with resources and services.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and document in the EMR.
• Support advance care planning and caregiver education throughout disease progression.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Care coordination

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

LBSW or LMSW license

One year of relevant experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Location: Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

Salary Range: $52,109 to $61,304

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Department of Neurology is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to support patients with Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and other cognitive disorders within the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Clinic here at McNair campus. This position provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, and resource navigation for patients and their caregivers. Working collaboratively with neurologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, neuropsychologists, and research teams, the Social Worker develops individualized care plans, connects families with community resources, facilitates advance care planning, and provides ongoing caregiver support. This role is essential in promoting patient-centered care, improving quality of life, and ensuring patients and families receive comprehensive support throughout the continuum of dementia care.

The ideal candidate has worked in social work for about a year and has some exposure to Alzheimer. Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Familiarity with community resources available for older adults and caregivers. Strong crisis intervention, counseling, and care coordination skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently while managing a complex patient population. Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record preferred but not required.

This position is located at our McNair Campus.

Job Duties

Psychosocial Assessment & Care Coordination (50%)

• Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers to identify emotional, behavioral, financial, safety, and social support needs.
• Develops individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses social determinants of health and document assessments, interventions, and follow-up in the electronic medical record.

Patient & Caregiver Support Services (30%)

• Provides counseling, education, and crisis intervention for patients and caregivers.
• Connects families with community resources, financial assistance, insurance, and long-term care services.
• Supports advance care planning and caregiver needs throughout disease progression.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Resource Management (15%)

• Coordinates care with providers, research teams, and community agencies.
• Facilitates referrals to appropriate healthcare and community services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning and maintain knowledge of dementia resources.

Program Support & Quality Improvement (5%)

• Supports caregiver education, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or in a related field.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.