Clinical Social Worker

7 days ago

Cypress, California, United States Memorial Hermann Health System Full time
Job Summary

The Licensed Master Social Worker plays a vital role in providing clinical social work and complex discharge planning to patients and their families who require assistance with psychosocial needs, eligibility determination for social programs, and community assistance. This position works under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker to offer crisis intervention and mental health assessments, coordinating and facilitating the development of a multidisciplinary discharge plan of care for high-risk patient populations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess patient's and family's psychosocial risk factors through evaluation of prior functioning levels, appropriateness and adequacy of support systems, reaction to illness and ability to cope.
  • Develop and carry out a treatment plan by the use of a clinical social work diagnosis, assessment, and treatment interventions.
  • Intervene with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability; access and mobilize family/community resources to meet identified needs.
  • Provide intervention in cases involving child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, guardianship, institutional abuse, foster care, adoption, mental health placement, advance directives, adult/elderly abuse, child protection, and sexual assault.
  • Serve as a resource person and provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
  • Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system.
  • Participate in discharge planning activities for complex patients, ensuring a timely discharge and providing appropriate linkage with post-discharge care providers.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Master of Social Work program (MSW)
  • Current license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas required; ACM certification from American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred
  • Field placement or internship in health services/health care provider experience
  • Acute inpatient hospital social work experience preferred
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Working knowledge of DSM V and ICD-10 manuals
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill in social work assessment and treatment of patients for mental health status and substance abuse screening
  • Excellent therapeutic communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians, and health care team colleagues
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Working knowledge and/or experience in utilization management, managed care, and payer issues
  • Exposure and/or experience in pre-acute and post-acute care, as well as, community resources
  • Ability to work independently, as well as, to develop collaborative relations with physicians, families, patients, interdisciplinary team, and other community agencies
About Memorial Hermann Health System

Memorial Hermann Health System is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to delivering high-quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. We prioritize safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency in all aspects of our care, and we are committed to creating healthier communities for generations to come.

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