Social Worker MSW

Methodist Health System

Richardson (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer retirement plan (matched)

Wellness program

Job summary

Methodist Health System is seeking a Social Worker to provide direct and indirect social work services to patients and families. The role includes psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team to support treatment and discharge plans, with education and documentation responsibilities.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and Texas LMSW/LSW eligibility, plus 1 year in a health-related setting.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work required.
1 year of experience in health-related setting preferred.
LMSW/LSW or eligibility for licensure in Texas required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient assistance programs as directed.
Consult with physician and multidisciplinary team to address psychosocial and environmental factors affecting treatment or discharge.
Coordinate resources and maintain knowledge of Federal, State and community resources.
Oversee social work interns and volunteers.
Participate in educational activities, care conferences, and staff meetings.
Perform records in designated software and maintain all documentation including psychosocial assessments.
Plan for discharges and promote interdisciplinary care planning.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

Hours of Work :

8:00am-5:00pm

Days Of Week :

Monday-Friday

Work Shift :

8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

Job Purpose: The Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services (e.g. assessment, supportive guidance, referral and follow-up) to MHS patients and their families.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements:

Education
Masters Degree in Social Work

Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred)

LMSW/LSW or eligibility for LSSWL/LSW as licensed by the Texas Board of Social Worker Examiners. Must obtain licensure within one year of hire date.

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

Work Experience: 1 year of experience in health related setting

Your Job Responsibilities:

Assist with other patient assistance programs (e.g. Med Assist) as directed

Consults with the physician and multidisciplinary team members to share an understanding of the psychosocial and environmental factors that may affect treatment and/or discharge plans.

Coordinates resources. Maintains current knowledge of available Federal, State and Community resources to meet social, health, or financial problems of patients and families

Oversees work of social work interns and volunteers.

Participates in educational activities, care conferences, in-service education offerings, and staff meetings.

Performs record keeping functions in designated software program and maintains all required documentation including psycho-social assessments.

Plans for discharges. Provide for continuity of care by promoting interdisciplinary patient care planning as it relates to discharges. Provides patient education as needed.

Prepare departmental reports and analysis as requested.

When applicable, provide assistance to palliative care patients and their families and/or significant others to include but not limited to: psychosocial assessments with consideration of cultural aspects, age and developmental needs of individuals. Identify immediate and anticipated needs, assist in overcoming social, economic and emotional barriers to effective coping and supporting survivors in anticipatory grief process and immediately following the death of a patient.

Where applicable, assists with appropriate transfer and referrals to long term facilities or to programs for substance abuse, psychiatric programs, or to a shelter. Assures that correct documentation accompanies patients transferring to a lower level of care. Schedules the appropriate level of transport and obtains the necessary certification from the 3rd party payer.

Other duties as assigned

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace: