Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
We are looking for an emotionally intelligent Social Worker to act as advocate and help people foster their capacities and coping mechanisms in order to improve and better their daily lives and experiences, within specified standards and timescales.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, manage and implement support packages to help clients deal with difficulties and overcome dependencies
- Interview service users and assess their current condition, needs, strengths and weaknesses
- Address each case as a unit and set tailored measurable goals
- Monitor and evaluate clients progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
- Offer information and counseling on the best course of action during sessions
- Maintain accurate records and report on clients status
- Attend case conferences and provide evidence in court
- Act as a key-worker and cooperate with multidisciplinary teams
- Refer clients to community services to help them in recovery
Skills
Proven work experience as a social workerWorking knowledge of social theories and practicesSocial perceptiveness and empathyAbility to build and maintain professional helping relationshipsAbility to relate and communicate with diverse population and groupsResilience along with ability to assess situationsWilling to submit to background checksMS degree in social work (MSW), psychology or sociologyLicensed in the State of Texas (LMSW)Job Type : Full-time
Salary : Negotiable / DOE
Medical specialties :
Hospice & Palliative MedicineSchedule :
8 : 30am - 5 : 00pmMonday to FridayLicense / Certification :
Licensed Medical Social Worker in TexasWork Location : Lindale, TX