MSW Social Worker: Inpatient & ED Discharge Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena, TX seeks a Social Worker with MSW to provide non‑clinical psychosocial assessments and interventions on inpatient and ED units. You will coordinate discharge planning, address barriers, and connect patients with financial and community resources.

Role involves collaboration with RN case managers, physicians, and insurers, offering emotional support and advocacy to patients and families through challenging care journeys.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in social work or related field.
• Licensed/eligible for LCSW or LMSW/RCSW-I per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and ED.
• Collaborate with care team to identify discharge barriers and plan for placement.
• Understand Medicare/Medicaid and private payer processes for discharge planning.
• Develop discharge plans for high‑risk patients with psychosocial needs.
• Facilitate meetings with patients, families, and care teams to support shared decisions.
• Provide counseling, advocacy, and resources for emotional, social, and financial needs.
• Offer emotional support during end‑of‑life, crisis, and complex family situations.

Skills

MSW

Clinical Social Work

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast in Pasadena, TX seeks a Social Worker with MSW to provide non‑clinical psychosocial assessments and interventions on inpatient and ED units. You will coordinate discharge planning, address barriers, and connect patients with financial and community resources.

Role involves collaboration with RN case managers, physicians, and insurers, offering emotional support and advocacy to patients and families through challenging care journeys.