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The Social Worker Is responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention, resource coordination and discharge planning services to patients and families. Collaborate with case managers, physicians, nurses, therapists, community agency members, and other interdisciplinary team members to address barriers to safe and appropriate discharge and promote continuity of care. Education and Certification: 1.
Master’s degree in social work required 2. Texas license preferred. Training and
1. A minimum of one-year experience in acute care setting is preferred. 2. Excellent verbal and written skills, well-rounded critical thinking skills, self-motivated, flexible, and goal-oriented. 3.
Ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and demanding workload. Job Knowledge: 1. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs.
Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Ability to perform: 1. Must be able to move about hospital without major constraints. 2. Universal precautions are always maintained. 3.
Must be able to work long hours on occasion. 4. Potential for some stress in meeting deadlines. 5. Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds
Day Shift · 8-430p
About the role
The Social Worker Is responsible for providing comprehensive psychosocial assessment, intervention, resource coordination and discharge planning services to patients and families. Collaborate with case managers, physicians, nurses, therapists, community agency members, and other interdisciplinary team members to address barriers to safe and appropriate discharge and promote continuity of care.