Social Worker MSW I

Baylor Scott & White Health; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Rowlett, TX, seeks a Social Worker MSW 1 to educate and advise patients and families on coping with emotional and physical issues. This role follows the Texas State Board scope of practice and coordinates crisis intervention, bereavement, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments.

You will partner with the care team to develop performance improvement initiatives, ensure proper placement, and advocate for patients.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or LMSW or LMSW-AP through TX required.
• Minimum 1 year of social work experience.
• Must have TX licensure or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments to interpret patient needs.
• Develops and evaluates treatment plans; provides education and acts as a resource.
• Creates care plans including crisis intervention, prevention, education, advocacy, bereavement, and counseling.
• Liaises with community resources; ensures smooth transition and placement.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement data collection and reviews.
• Prepares professional reports and case summaries.

Skills

Listening skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data collection

Crisis intervention

Bereavement support

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Masters' 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

Rowlett, TX - 6800 Scenic Drive, Rowlett, 75088

Setting

Case Management- Emergency Dept

Schedule

Full Time - 5 days a week -2 pm-11pm

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.