Senior Social Worker – Forensic Mental Health

Texas Health and Human Services; Vernon (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Vernon, TX invites applications for a Social Worker III position at Vernon State Hospital. The role focuses on highly complex social services, coordinating care and advocating for patient rights within an interdisciplinary team.

Regular full-time, daytime schedule with limited telework options and travel up to 10% may apply. The Social Worker III will document social histories, support transitions, and work under limited supervision, with duties that

Qualifications

• Social worker responsibilities and liaison with patient, legal representatives and agencies to ensure ongoing care and support.

Responsibilities

• Interviews individuals and families to determine psychosocial, economic, and physical needs.
• Coordinate furloughs, transfers, transitions, and discharges; assist with post-discharge placement.

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Vernon, TX invites applications for a Social Worker III position at Vernon State Hospital. The role focuses on highly complex social services, coordinating care and advocating for patient rights within an interdisciplinary team.

Regular full-time, daytime schedule with limited telework options and travel up to 10% may apply. The Social Worker III will document social histories, support transitions, and work under limited supervision, with duties that