Social Wkr II - Care Coord-PRN

Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas seeks a licensed MSW to perform psychosocial screenings and assessments and to implement the psychosocial plan of care for patients, ensuring access to resources and support services.

The role requires strong communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills, with a focus on patient-centered care and collaboration with medical staff and community agencies to meet diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Must communicate effectively with diverse patients and staff in writing and speaking.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of community resources and services for patients.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Must exhibit patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial screenings and assessments for patients.
• Develop and implement the psychosocial plan of care.
• Coordinate with community agencies and services to ensure patient resources and support.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Counseling skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's in Social Work

Job description

Location: Main Hospital Bldg - 1st Flr

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Responsible for performing psychosocial screenings and assessments and implementing the psychosocial plan of care for patients to ensure the patient has sufficient resources and support services.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Must have a Master's Degree in Social Work.

Certification/Registration/Licensure:

• Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Skills or Special Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, medical and nursing staff and community agencies both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of community agencies and services available for the special needs of assigned patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and counseling skills.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.