Senior LCSW - Discharge & Care Coordination Lead

Houston Methodist; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a Social Worker II (LCSW) to provide clinical social work, psychosocial assessments, and complex discharge planning on a designated unit. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to address social and emotional aspects of illness and support quality care.

The role emphasizes case management, psychosocial interventions, and population health initiatives, serving as a hospital-wide leader for psychosocial issues and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited university.
• Three (3) years social services experience in a healthcare setting.
• LCSW license (Texas) is required.

Responsibilities

• Model effective communication with the healthcare team and patients/families.
• Lead psychosocial assessments and discharge planning on assigned units.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to address social determinants of health and care transitions.

Skills

Effective communication

English proficiency

Discharge planning

Case management

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks a Social Worker II (LCSW) to provide clinical social work, psychosocial assessments, and complex discharge planning on a designated unit. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to address social and emotional aspects of illness and support quality care.

The role emphasizes case management, psychosocial interventions, and population health initiatives, serving as a hospital-wide leader for psychosocial issues and discharge planning.