Social Worker

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The MSW Social Worker provides psychosocial support, counseling, education, and guidance to patients and their families.
• The role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating community resources, assisting with discharge planning, and addressing emotional, social, and medical challenges that may impact patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patients’ social, emotional, environmental, and medical needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment and support plans.
• Provide patient and family education, counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Assist with discharge planning, referrals, and coordination of community resources.
• Advocate for patients and help them access appropriate healthcare and social services.
• Provide support with grief, bereavement, and other emotional challenges.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Facilitate smooth patient transitions and appropriate placements within healthcare and community settings.
• Prepare professional reports, case summaries, and clinical documentation.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Active Texas Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) credential.
• Minimum 2–3 years of Case Management experience.
• Healthcare or hospital-based social work experience preferred.
• Cardiac patient population experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• Strong psychosocial assessment and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of human behavior and psychosocial treatment methods.
• Experience with crisis intervention, counseling, and discharge planning.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral services.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations, including grief and bereavement.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team.