Senior Social Worker – Youth & Discharge Services

Health & Human Services Comm; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Terrell seeks a Social Worker III to provide advanced social services, coordinate discharge planning, and support patient rights in a state hospital setting.

Licensed LMSW or LCSW with at least 1 year of relevant experience is required. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, train staff, and ensure policy compliance in a full-time role with a competitive benefits package and a monthly salary range.

Qualifications

• Licensure as LMSW or LCSW required.
• One year of experience working with individuals with mental, social, or substance use disorders.
• Ability to conduct interviews, assess needs, develop plans, and coordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Attends regular and potentially rotating shifts, with overtime as needed.
• Interview and assess patients and families to determine psychosocial needs and supports.
• Coordinate transfers, furloughs, and discharges with patient and care teams.
• Designs and delivers trainings to promote rights and transition planning.
• Oversees discharge planning and community placement arrangements.

Skills

Interviewing

Assessment

Case management

Counseling

Advocacy

Education

LMSW

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Terrell seeks a Social Worker III to provide advanced social services, coordinate discharge planning, and support patient rights in a state hospital setting.

Licensed LMSW or LCSW with at least 1 year of relevant experience is required. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, train staff, and ensure policy compliance in a full-time role with a competitive benefits package and a monthly salary range.