Social Worker MSW 1

Temp to Perm : Temp

Travel (Y / N) : Y

Length of Assignment : Weeks

Work Location : Fort Worth, TX

Work Schedule : xs, Mon-Fri, -, Possible On Call

Shift : AM

Interview Type : Phone / Virtual

Specialty : Comprehensive Care Management

Certification / Degree Requirements : LMSW, BLS (AHA Only)

Top Skills / Min Exp : year minimum experience

Scrub Color : Business casual, or black scrub bottoms with BSW branded t-shirt (can be purchased at gift shop)

Last Updated : / / JOB SUMMARYThe Social Worker MSW provides patients and family members with the education and advice needed to cope with issues which arise from various emotional or physical problems as outlined by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners scope of practice. Coordinates a variety of services including crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning and implementation, and psychosocial assessments. Collaborates in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLEConducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient.Employs advanced practice methods in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans. Provides patient and family education and serves as a professional resource.Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling as appropriate. Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patient and family in the development and implementation of as a liaison with the community resources and their staff to facilitate smooth transition and placement of the patients within the assigned service line.Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes.Participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and analysis, development, and participation in continuing education programs.Prepares and writes professional reports, letters, and case summaries. Conducts and documents detailed psycho-social assessments to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the SUCCESS FACTORSKnowledge of human behavior, performance, individual differences in ability, personality, interests, psychosocial methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.Knowledge of the principles and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities.Listening and interpersonal and written communication in the use of personal computers and related software applications.Ability to gather, record, and analyze data.Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems.Ability to handle information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Baylor Scott & White Health.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.