Senior Social Worker (LCSW) — Complex Discharge Lead

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital seeks a Social Worker II (LCSW) to provide comprehensive clinical social work, psychosocial assessments, diagnosis and treatments, and complex discharge planning for patients and families. You will collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional team to address social, financial, and psychological needs and support transitions of care across units.

The role emphasizes hospital-wide leadership in psychosocial care, adherence to NASW standards, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead psychosocial assessments and contribute to complex discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to address social and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Serve as a hospital-wide service-line leader for psychosocial matters and population disease management.
• Document and support care transitions with case management and nursing teams.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Interprofessional collaboration

English proficiency

Communication

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital seeks a Social Worker II (LCSW) to provide comprehensive clinical social work, psychosocial assessments, diagnosis and treatments, and complex discharge planning for patients and families. You will collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional team to address social, financial, and psychological needs and support transitions of care across units.

The role emphasizes hospital-wide leadership in psychosocial care, adherence to NASW standards, and