Medical Social Worker (Dallas)

Scottish Rite for Children; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas is seeking a Medical Social Worker (PRN) to support inpatient and outpatient families, perform biopsychosocial assessments, coordinate resources, and assist with discharge planning.

The role requires a MSW from CSWE, Texas licensure LMSW or LCSW, and at least 3 years of experience. This hospital-based position offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment in Dallas and Frisco.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited CSWE program.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of inpatient and outpatient families.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and identify resources/ referrals.
• Provide supportive counseling and assist with discharge/transition planning.
• Act as liaison and advocate between patient and systems.

Job description

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title: Medical Social Worker (Dallas)

Location: Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details: PRN, as needed Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload comprised of medically and culturally diverse inpatient and outpatient families.
• Assist families and patients by completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, identifying appropriate resources and referrals, providing supportive counseling, assisting with discharge and transition planning, and serving as a liaison and an advocate between the patient and various systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development related to diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and referral of infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, and adolescents to appropriate community agencies.
• Meet the needs of the families as identified, presented, or requested by the interdisciplinary team or physician.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team and provide valuable input relative to intervention and assistance.
• Document information in the medical record consistent with departmental standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of a variety of referral sources and community resources appropriate for the patient population within the state of Texas.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees and providing ongoing support.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited (CSWE) Social Work Program required.
• Demonstrate Care Rite Values.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a social worker and has the ability to perform job responsibilities independently.
• Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (TSBSWE) licensure LMSW or LCSW.
• Experience with developmentally delayed or neurologically impaired children beneficial.
• Proven performance record that displays zero disciplinary actions within 12 months.
• Position requires frequent use of telephone, fax, copy machine and computer.

Working Environment

Working conditions: Inside Working Position: Sitting & Walking Physical Demands: Light Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying & Pushing/Pulling An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: Up to 10lbs Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Speaking An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment

At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood.

Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments.

We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team.

We currently have locations in Dallas and Frisco and are an equal opportunity employer.

For questions, contact [e-mail].