Social Worker Care Manager I

Harris Health; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harris Health's Inpatient Social Worker Care Manager I role supports collaboration across disciplines in a hospital setting, conducting assessments, planning, and discharge coordination to address patients' psychosocial needs.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Texas LMSW/LCSW licensure, and preferred CCM/ACM certification, with experience in hospital social work and strong communication skills.

Formación

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Current Texas licensure: LMSW or LCSW; CCM or ACM (preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Prior social work experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills: Spanish preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate case management in a hospital setting.
• Provide psychosocial assessments and discharge planning.
• Identify community resources and assist with eligibility determination.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement activities.

Conocimientos

Social work knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Educación

Master's in Social Work

Herramientas

MS Word

Descripción del empleo

About Us

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

The Inpatient Social Worker Care Manager I (SWCM I) facilitates the collaborative interdisciplinary process of case management encompassing assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, and evaluation appropriate to the scope of licensure in a hospital setting. The SWCM I helps patients and their families address and resolve the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition. The SWCM I identifies options and advocates for services to meet the patient's and family's comprehensive needs with available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes. SWCM I help people assess and solve problems in their lives. Challenges range from physical and mental illness to domestic violence; additional duties depend on the type of population served. The SWCM I systematically intervenes to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning assistance to patients and their families who experience complex psychosocial needs. The SWCM I will provide assistance with eligibility determination for social programs, as well as assist in qualifying for community assistance from a variety of sources or agencies. The SWCM I offers crisis intervention and/ or mental health assessment to patients and families, coordinates and facilitates the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations. This role will participate in an interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure that psychosocial issues are addressed as required across the continuum of care. The SWCM I participates in quality improvement activities, exemplifies professionalism, and promotes a customer-friendly environment by utilizing ServiceFIRST behaviors in interactions with patients, families, and staff members.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: Graduation from an accredited school of Social Work with a Master's degree in Social Work

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or (LCSW)
• Holds a current licensure in the State of Texas
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) (both preferred)
• Basic Life Support

Work Experience: Prior experience as Social worker preferred

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact), Exceptional Verbal (e.g., Public Speaking), Writing /Composing (Correspondence/Reports)

Bilingual Skills Required: No, Spanish preferred

Proficiencies: PC, MS Word

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, Mathematics

Work Schedule

Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Travel, On-Call

Equipment Operated: PC and office equipment related to job duties