Social Worker LBSW or LMSW (PT)

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

Emotional support services

Physical wellness programs

Spiritual guidance

Financial planning resources

Career development opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

UMC Health System seeks a hospital social worker to assess patients’ post-discharge participation and coordinate transition to appropriate care settings. You will educate patients and families, refer to community resources, and arrange for home health, hospice, and durable medical equipment when needed.

Effective communication, independence, and the ability to prioritize workload are essential. This role requires collaboration with medical staff and adherence to hospital standards.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited program.
• LMSW licensure in Texas or eligible to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ ability to participate in their care post discharge.
• Educate patients/families and refer to community resources.
• Coordinate referrals to SNF, rehab, home health, and hospice as needed.
• Arrange durable medical equipment and outpatient services.

Skills

Independent work

Empathy & communication

Prioritization

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's ability to participate actively in their medical care post discharge
• Educate patients/family and refer them to the appropriate community resources
• Remain up to date on resources available for patients/families.
• Facilitate referrals and transfers to nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, and long-term acute care facilities. Coordinate for the appropriate mode of transportation (ambulance, wheelchair van…) as needed by the patient for the transfer.
• Arrange for durable medical equipment, out-patient services, Home Health and/or Hospice care as needed.
• Complete high-risk screens and length of stays screens on unit in accordance with DPP# 102.
• Provide therapeutic services to patients and their families including, chemical dependence assessments, mental health assessments, advanced illness planning, and chronic disease management.
• Utilize crisis intervention and problem-solving skills to facilitate and enhance patient and family’s ability to meet acute, and ongoing medical, and psychosocial needs.
• Complete Home Health Visits and assessment timely on the patients which are referred from UMC Home Health.
• Develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for the needs of the patients served by UMC Home Health.
• Participate in huddles on unit and other huddles as requested to identify needs or anticipated needs for the patient at discharge.
• Documentation in Cerner in a complete and timely.
• All other related assigned duties

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work
• + 2 years of experience as a Social Worker, in a hospital setting

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

LMSW- Licensed Master Social Worker licensed in the state of Texas by the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners

Skills and Abilities

• Able to work independently, exercise independent judgement, and prioritize workload
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing; Ability to communicate with empathy and influence

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position requires interaction with medical staff and Allied Health partners

Physical Capabilities

Visual and auditory acuity required. Position requires much walking and standing for extended periods of time

Position Requires Walking and Standing

Position requires much walking and standing for extended periods of time

Environmental/Working Conditions

Position subject to inside environmental changes that may include varying changes in temperatures.

Direct Reports

N/A

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional
• Physical
• Spiritual
• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country

Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards

Culture: Service is Our Passion

Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.

Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.

Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates