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Social Worker MSW - Community Health Network

University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/23/2025

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).

Preferred Qualifications :

LCSW is preferred; LMSW will be considered.

Job Summary :

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.

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 :

    Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. This position will be assigned to primary care clinics in Texas City and Alvin and will require travel between the two sites, although primary office location will be in Texas City.

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