Social Worker

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with an

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing教育

Health savings accounts, healthcare &/

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a Social Worker to facilitate care coordination and transition planning across the patient care continuum. You will assess needs, coordinate resources, and contribute to timely discharges while aligning with regulatory standards.

We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development within a system that serves our community with faith-inspired care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of Social Work; BSW required.
• MSW preferred for advanced practice.
• Texas State Social Work License required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination.
• Assess patients for transition needs and readmission risk.
• Educate physicians, patients, families and caregivers on care plans.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and standards.

Skills

Case management

Psycho-social assessment

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW)

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Overview

Saint Luke's Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That's Why We Offer More Than a Job - We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination. Assumes responsibility to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Responsible to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patient at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. Integrates national standards for case management scope of services including: Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction; Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care is the right sequenced and provided at the appropriate level of care; Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy; and Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Social Work Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW)

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master's Degree Social Worker (MSW)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years acute care experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State Social Work License based on Degree

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Accredited Case Manager (ACM)

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): N/A

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of Social Work Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW)

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master's Degree Social Worker (MSW)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None required

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years acute care experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State Social Work License based on Degree

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Accredited Case Manager (ACM)

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): N/A