Social Worker MSW

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Plano, TX is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to implement policies and assess psychosocial needs for families supporting a child's healthcare journey.

On-site role requiring LMSW; LCSW preferred. Collaborate across disciplines, coordinate discharge planning, and support a compassionate, inclusive care environment.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required.
• LMSW license required.
• LCSW license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform biopsychosocial screening and assessment of families to meet child healthcare needs.
• Facilitate parent/child adjustment to illness and hospitalization.
• Coordinate anticipatory discharge and home-care planning.
• Lead multidisciplinary care conferences addressing medical and biopsychosocial needs.

Skills

Social work

Education

Masters Degree

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Social Worker MSW
Department: Allied Health
Location: Plano, TX
Shift: Mon-Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Job Type: On-Site
Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Implement and administer policies, programs and activities. Responsible for performing psychosocial assessments on families ability to meet their child's healthcare needs. Ensure the preparation and maintenance of required documentation per accreditation standards and CMC's policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform biopsychosocial screening and assessment of the families ability to meet their children's healthcare needs by applying specialized knowledge and advance practice skills in assessment treatment, diagnosis of mental illness, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Facilitate parent/child adjustment to illness and hospitalization.
• Coordinate anticipatory discharge to ensure that patient's home - care is prearranged prior to leaving the hospital.
• Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary patient care conferences focusing both on medical and biopsychosocial needs.

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 2 years previous Social Work experience preferred
• At least 4 years related experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Masters Degree required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)-1A - LMSW State of Texas LMSW license required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)-1A - LCSW State of Texas LCSW license preferred

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.