Medical Social Worker PTPD
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are searching for a Medical Social Worker -- someone who works well in a fast-paced this position you will assist patients and their families in making psychosocial adaptations specific to their diagnosis regarding mental/behavioral health while facilitating eligibility determination for social programs and funding resources. You will apply optimal utilization of health care services and community resources in accordance with the principles of human growth and development. The social worker will assess plan implement deliver monitor and evaluate the options and services required to address a patients individualized plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve discharge goals.
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Qualifications:
Masters degree in social work required
LMSW or LCSW license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council required
Responsibilities:
Conducts a psychosocial assessment evaluating patient/family psychosocial risk factors
Collaborates with other professions to coordinate implements & follow-up on the Psychosocial Plan of Care
Identifies problems/needs in the department and participates in the problem-solving process as evidenced by participation in department staff meetings participation on a department committees and observation by the leadership team
Participates in Program Development for Purposes of Improved Quality of Care and Service Delivery
Serves as a resource to other interdisciplinary team members regarding medical and or legal reporting guidelines as evidenced by leadership observation
Provides evidence based and client centered therapy to help patients and their families cope with their medical behavioral or mental health conditions
Demonstrates ability to apply different therapeutic modalities for patient as indicated by patient needs and are accepted in mainstream social work practice
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- Bereavement Counseling
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Home Care
- Medicare
- Social Work
About Company
Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades suc ... View more
