Social Worker Master (PRN)

Texas Diabetes Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Diabetes Institute seeks a licensed Master of Social Work professional to counsel patients and families within a clinical team, addressing barriers to care and promoting effective treatment benefits.

The role emphasizes collaborative work on multidisciplinary teams, patient advocacy, and helping navigate environmental factors impacting health outcomes. A state license and relevant healthcare experience enhance candidacy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the CSWE is required.
• One year's post-master's degree experience in a health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or hinder the patient from receiving maximum benefits from medical care.
• Acts as a therapeutic agent as a member of multi-disciplinary health and mental health teams.

Skills

Counseling

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or hinder the patient from receiving maximum benefits from medical care. Acts as a therapeutic agent as a member of multi-disciplinary health and mental health teams.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. One year's post master's degree experience in a health care setting is preferred.

LICENSURE

Current state licensure from the Texas Department of Human Services is required.