The Social Worker MSW intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, economic co-morbidities, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources, and qualify for community assistance. To promote patient-centered care, the Social Worker MSW provides care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensures that patient values guide all decisions. Supports compliance with treatment protocols, an... more details
Job Description:
The Social Worker MSW intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, economic co-morbidities, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources, and qualify for community assistance. To promote patient-centered care, the Social Worker MSW provides care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensures that patient values guide all decisions. Supports compliance with treatment protocols, and assists with resource linkage as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Social Work or related field; 2 years’ experience required. Must be licensed to practice as a Social Worker in Texas (LBSW, LMSW, LCSW).
Job Duties:
Psychosocial Assessment and Interventions
Based on preliminary risk screening, assess patient and family psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, adjustment to illness, and ability to cope
Intervene with patients and families regarding emotional, social, financial, and environmental concerns of illness and/or disability; access and mobilize family and community resources to meet identified needs
Provide intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect; domestic violence; abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly and disabled; and sexual assault
Serve as a resource for and provide support and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues
Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system
Complex Discharge Planning
Involves patients in all decisions affecting the discharge plan of care.
Participates in discharge planning activities for complex patients, in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers.
Intervenes with families exhibiting complex family dynamics that impact directly on patient care and discharge.
Communicates with care coordinators regarding the discharge planning status of all patients referred by them.
Assists Case Managers with discharge planning activities, as requested.
Salary Range:
Actual salary commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule:
M-F / 3p-11p
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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