Social Worker MSW LMSW

Social Worker MSW, LMSW

We’re looking for a highly motivated, high energy and qualified Social Worker to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights

·        Work location: Texas Health Harris 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104

·        Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours; Days

What You Will Do

·        Duties to include, but not limited to:
Evaluates patient’s including screening and assessment of psychological, financial, environmental, and social resources according to policies and procedures and standards of care.

Utilizes specialized knowledge and advanced skills in theories, models and techniques of human behavior in the social environment to intervene on adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies.

Develops workable transfer or discharge plan in collaboration with patient/family, physician, and clinical staff.

Maintains knowledge of alternative levels of care and other healthcare providers post discharge, educates patient/proxy of available options of alternative levels of care.

Collaborates effectively with physicians and clinical staff using high level verbal and written communications skills.

Coordinates seamless transitions across the continuum of care.

Provides referrals to patient/family based on knowledge of community resources to maximize overall functions of daily living, and to promote health.

Identifies cases for Medical Management involvement and takes action to facilitate quality and cost efficient care.

Applies knowledge of managed care and healthcare practices into coordination of care.

Takes action to reduce and eliminate legal risks for the patient, employee, and hospital.

Recognizes and communicates ethical concerns through established channels of communication.

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