Social Worker

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children's Hospital is seeking a Social Worker to assess, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate care needs for Health Plan members. You will provide ongoing case management to high risk members, coordinating services across the continuum of care to optimize outcomes, quality, and cost effectiveness.

The role involves collaboration with families, providers, and an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care and adherence to Medicaid and managed care policies.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work is required.
• Licensure: LMSW, LCSW or LMSW-AP as approved by the TBHEC is required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
• Authorization to Release Personal Information must be signed prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive care plan in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
• Identify and refer members in need of case management based on clinical rounds and referrals.
• Assess biophysical, psychosocial, environmental needs and financial status of members.
• Coordinate services across the continuum of care and document plans in the system.
• Advocate for members and families across the continuum of care and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical experience

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LMSW/LCSW/LMSW-AP TBHEC certification

Job description

We’re looking for a Social Worker, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position, you’ll assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs. You'll provide comprehensive ongoing case management services to Health Plan members by coordinating and managing care of high risk members to meet multiple service needs across the continuum of care, ensure optimal member outcomes that address quality, service, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness. You'll also assists the member/member's family in coping with illness by optimizing the member's/family's self-care abilities and support their consumer rights.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assesses, develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the member/family in internal and external settings

Proactively identifies members in need of case management through clinical rounds, medical management staff referrals, consultation with primary HMO staff, medical director and PCP, parents, staff, home care staff, and other internal areas

Comprehensively assesses member’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning needs and financial status

Participates in planning and coordinating services across the continuum of care and documents this plan in designated system

Ensures provision of continuity of care needs as required and serves as advocate on behalf of members and families on an ongoing basis across the continuum of care

Identifies problems/barriers/opportunities for intervention and provides resolution and revision of plans on an ongoing basis

Routinely assesses member’s status and progress; if progress is static or regressive, determines the reason and proactively encourages appropriate adjustments in the care plan, providers and/or services to promote better outcomes

Performs all necessary communication and documentation functions

Communicates continually with members/families, medical staff, caregivers, and primary HMO staff to facilitate appropriate, timely, and cost effective care

Collaborates with community health education/outreach organizations and providers to support overall health promotion of members

Completes home visits and clinic or hospital visits with members as indicated

Conducts provider and member education activities

Educates providers on network compliance and policies and procedures, managed care and Medicaid

Accurately assesses own learning needs and develops strategies to meet them and is motivated to utilize computer-based distance learning

Stays informed of current healthcare developments to provide safe, quality social work

Prepares and monitors outcome data to assist in identification of improvement opportunities

Arranges and monitors appropriate care and services for members

Skills & Requirements

Master's Degree Social Work required

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) or LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) or LMSW-AP - Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practice by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) required

2 years clinical experience required

Authorization to Release Personal Information must be signed prior to beginning work in this role. As a remote worker/road warrior, this consent allows us to disclose an employee’s home address for the purposes of geo-mapping.