Medical Social Worker – Hospital

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Medical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, care planning, crisis intervention, and support to patients and families.
• The role works closely with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, community resources, and CPS to address social, emotional, environmental, and discharge-related needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and reassessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Provide psychosocial support, crisis intervention, and behavioral support.
• Coordinate with patients, families, caregivers, CPS, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Identify barriers to care and discharge and connect families with appropriate resources.
• Support families with complex dynamics, grief, bereavement, and end-of-life decision-making.
  Conduct SI assessments/reassessments as required.
• Assist with legally complex cases and appropriate community referrals.
• Maintain accurate documentation while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Participate in patient handoffs and collaborative family-centered care.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Texas LMSW or LCSW license, current and verifiable through the Texas BHEC.
• Experience with mental health populations preferred.
• Inpatient psychiatric, mental health authority, medical hospital, or CPS experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, communication, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skill.