Social Worker III: Discharge & Transition Specialist

Texas Health and Human Services; Terrell (TX); Vor Ort; USD 64.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Social Worker III at the Terrell Center for Youth in Terrell, TX. The role emphasizes complex social work duties, discharge planning, and coordination with families and care teams.

You will operate under supervision with significant autonomy and contribute to a broad spectrum of patient-support activities. The ideal candidate holds LMSW or LCSW licensure with at least one year of relevant experience, and excels in advocacy,

Qualifikationen

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required.
• One year of direct experience with individuals with mental, social, or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of social work standards, discharge policies and community resources.

Aufgaben

• Serve as liaison between patient, representatives, and service providers to ensure ongoing care.
• Assess support systems and psychosocial needs through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Design and conduct trainings to promote rights, decision-making and discharge planning.
• Coordinate transfers, furloughs, transitions, and community placements as needed.
• Supervise and train junior staff and students when required.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Counseling

Discharge planning

Ausbildung

Licensed LMSW/LCSW

Jobbeschreibung

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Social Worker III at the Terrell Center for Youth in Terrell, TX. The role emphasizes complex social work duties, discharge planning, and coordination with families and care teams.

You will operate under supervision with significant autonomy and contribute to a broad spectrum of patient-support activities. The ideal candidate holds LMSW or LCSW licensure with at least one year of relevant experience, and excels in advocacy,