Social Worker MSW 1

Society for Social Work and Research; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas, TX is seeking a Social Worker MSW 1 to educate and advise patients and families on coping with emotional and medical needs, coordinating crisis intervention, bereavement, referrals, and discharge planning.

You will develop and implement psychosocial assessments and collaborate with the care team to improve patient outcomes, meeting Texas social work standards and maintaining professional documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• Texas licensure: LCSW, LMSW, or LMSW-AP.
• At least 1 year of experience in social work.
• TX licensure required to practice.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments and documents findings.
• Develops and evaluates treatment plans with education for patients/families.
• Provides care plans including crisis intervention, referrals, and discharge planning.
• Liaises with community resources and healthcare team for outcomes.
• Prepares professional reports and case summaries.

Skills

Human behavior

Psychosocial treatment

Communication skills

Data gathering

Grief handling

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Location: Dallas, TX

Setting: Case Management

Schedule: Full Time- Monday- Fri

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Social Worker MSW 1 educates and advises patients and families on coping with emotional or physical issues. This is based on the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners' scope of practice. Coordinates services like crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments. Partners in developing and implementing performance improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient.
• Employs advanced methods to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans. Provides patient and family education and serves as a professional resource.
• Provides or supervises care plans, including resource help, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling. Partners with the healthcare team and involves the patient and family in developing and implementing plans.
• Serves as a liaison with community resources and staff. Ensures smooth transition and placement of patients within the assigned service line.
• Partners with other healthcare team members to deploy the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and review, development, and participation in continuing education programs.
• Prepares and writes professional reports, letters, and case summaries. Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments. Interprets social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of human behavior, performance, differences in ability, personality, interests, psychosocial methods, and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Know the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
• Listening and relational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to gather, record, and evaluate data.
• Ability to help people in recognizing and solving problems.
• Ability to handle grief.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Masters'
• MAJOR - Social Work
• EXPERIENCE - 1 Year of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of these through the state of TX.
• LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP.