Social Worker (LCSW) - PRN

Parkland Community Health Plan; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland Community Health Plan is seeking a Social Worker (LCSW) for a part-time PRN role on the 17th floor in Dallas. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, diagnosis, and implementing care plans for patients within behavioral health services.

The candidate must hold an LCSW in Texas and demonstrate strong counseling and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include short-term therapy, crisis intervention, referrals to community resources, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work.
• Licensed as an LCSW in Texas by the BHEC.
• CPR Heartsaver within 60 days of hire or placement.
• SAMA certification level 1-4 required before first clinical orientation shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments and determine diagnosis and needs.
• Provide short-term therapy and refer to resources for psychosocial issues (transportation, equipment, financial, housing, legal).
• Develop and implement a care plan aligned with patient needs, risks and supports.
• Identify and resolve crises with patients and families; promote empowerment.
• Develop health education classes to promote prevention and wellness.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation of counseling sessions and required reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Counseling skills

Patient-centered care

Knowledge of community resources

Education

MSW

Job description

## Social Worker (LCSW) - PRNApplylocations: Parkland: 17th FLR BLK 600time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: 989256# ***Weekends 7a-3p***Primary Purpose Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments, diagnosing, and treatment including implementing the psychosocial plan of care for patients. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS Education - Must have a master's degree in social work. Certification/Registration/Licensure - Licensed as an LCSW in the State of Texas by the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC). - Required for Behavioral Health/Psych Services Only: 60630 and 89200. - Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 60 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following. Current staff must obtain within 180 days from 4/19/2023: - American Heart Association - American Red Cross - Military Training Network - Must have Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification, level 1-4, before first clinical orientation shift. Must obtain within 30 days of hire or placement into the job. Current staff must obtain within 180 days from 4/19/2023. Skills or Special Abilities - Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, medical and nursing staff and community agencies both orally and in writing. - Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of community agencies and services available for the special needs of assigned patients. - Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and counseling skills. - Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors. Responsibilities Complete clinical assessment to determine diagnosis and properly identify patient's needs. Evaluates patient's level of understanding, coping skills, social support, and psychosocial status through interviews with patient, family, and healthcare team members. Integrates assessments in a treatment plan, which includes interventions that are appropriate to the patient's age, sensory, development and mental functional level, cultural values and beliefs. Revises treatment plan as necessary. Provides short term therapy to address behavioral health issues identified through the assessment process. Counsels and refers patients to resources/services to address psychosocial issues such as transportation, durable medical equipment needs, financial, housing and legal. Develops and implements a plan of care that is consistent with the intensity of the problem, risks, and available support for each patient. Identifies, interviews, and resolves immediate crises with patient/families as needed. Promotes patient and family empowerment. Develops and facilitates health education classes that promote prevention, early intervention, and wellness topics to ensure information is available. Receives and manages referrals from a wide variety of sources, including but not limited to physicians, nurses, business staff, and community agencies. Develops and maintains knowledge regarding eligibility guidelines, referral and intake processes in order to successfully link patients to needed resources. Develops and maintains relationships with resource and community agencies to ensure effective communication among and between patient/family, community agency and medical provider. Coordinates with all parties involved to ensure service delivery and effective use of resources. Participates in social work meetings, social work peer reviews, observational peer reviews and other activities that promote clinical and professional development, quality and patient satisfaction. Seeks guidance as needed and uses supervisory feedback to improve work methods. Provides a thorough written record of all counseling sessions including a comprehensive report addressing patient's presenting problems and current needs, and documentation of all relevant information/contacts pertaining to patient while observing confidentiality laws and carrying out the goals and objectives as established. Compiles and submits accurate statistical information into needed reports in a timely manner. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of social work by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, reading professional journals and articles, actively participating in professional organizations, networking with other professionals in the field and maintaining licensure. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact social work services. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, program requirements of accreditation agencies, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance necessary to ensure proper understanding. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Modifies approach, communication and interaction to take account of sensory impairments and specific needs of all customers. Makes recommendation to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland. Behavioral Health: Serve as the Licensed Practitioner of Healing Arts (LPHA) as defined by the Texas Administrative Code. The Psychiatric Extended Observation Unit (EOU) requires that specific documentation and services be completed by LPHAs.