Medical Social Worker PT/PD

TCH Medical Center; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TCH Medical Center in Texas seeks a Medical Social Worker to support patients and families, aiding psychosocial adaptations and coordinating access to social programs. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to address discharge planning and individual care goals.

Requirements include a Master’s in Social Work and an LMSW or LCSW license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council. The position focuses on patient-centered therapy and community resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work is required.
• LMSW or LCSW license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a psychosocial assessment, evaluating patient/family psychosocial risk factors
• Collaborates with other professions to coordinate, implements & follow-up on the Psychosocial Plan of Care
• Identifies problems/needs in the department and participates in the problem-solving process
• Participates in Program Development for purposes of improved quality of care and service delivery
• Serves as a resource to other interdisciplinary team members regarding medical and or legal reporting guidelines
• Provides evidence based, and client centered therapy to help patients and families cope with their medical, behavioral, or mental health conditions
• Demonstrates ability to apply different therapeutic modalities for patient as indicated by patient needs

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Program development

Client-centered therapy

Education

Master’s degree in social work

LMSW or LCSW license (Texas)

Job description

We are searching for a Medical Social Worker -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assist patients and their families in making psychosocial adaptations specific to their diagnosis regarding mental/behavioral health, while facilitating eligibility determination for social programs and funding resources. You will apply optimal utilization of health care services and community resources in accordance with the principles of human growth and development. The social worker will assess, plan, implement, deliver, monitor, and evaluate the options and services required to address a patient's individualized plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve discharge goals.

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Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work required
• LMSW or LCSW license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council required

Responsibilities:

• Conducts a psychosocial assessment, evaluating patient/family psychosocial risk factors
• Collaborates with other professions to coordinate, implements & follow-up on the Psychosocial Plan of Care
• Identifies problems/needs in the department and participates in the problem-solving process as evidenced by participation in department staff meetings, participation on a department committees and observation by the leadership team
• Participates in Program Development for Purposes of Improved Quality of Care and Service Delivery
• Serves as a resource to other interdisciplinary team members regarding medical and or legal reporting guidelines as evidenced by leadership observation
• Provides evidence based, and client centered therapy to help patients and their families cope with their medical, behavioral, or mental health conditions
• Demonstrates ability to apply different therapeutic modalities for patient as indicated by patient needs and are accepted in mainstream social work practice