Social Worker

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Baptist Health System is seeking a Hospital Social Worker to coordinate patient care across the continuum, ensuring safe discharge and appropriate utilization of resources. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, multidisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a BSW, Texas licensure, and strong communication skills. MSW and ACM are preferred, with opportunities for professional development within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) preferred.
• Texas State Social Work License required.
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate discharge planning and transition of care for patients.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate community resources.
• Educate patients, families and care teams while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient rights.

Skills

Social work

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW)

MSW (preferred)

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 sequencedand 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!

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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