The 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 examiner scope of practice. The Social Worker MSW coordinates a variety of services including crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning and implementation, and psychosocial assessments. The Social Worker MSW will collaborate in the development and implementation of all performance improvement initiatives.

The Social Worker MSW 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/or family in the development and implementation of plans.  The Social Worker MSW serves as a liaison with the community resources and their staff to facilitate smooth transition and placement of the patients within the assigned service line.
The ideal Social Worker MSW will have knowledge of the principles and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities. They will have listening and interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to handle grief.

Location/Facility: Fort Worth, TX - Baylor Scott & White All Saints

Specialty/Department/Practice: Case Management

Shift/Schedule:  FT Monday- Friday

Benefits: Our competitive benefits package includes*:

   Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

   401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

   Tuition Reimbursement

   PTO accrual beginning Day 1

*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Director/Manager of Case Management, the Licensed Social Worker performs discharge planning; and collaborates with the full case management/patient care team for the purpose of optimizing patient care and resource usage. The Licensed Social Worker will evaluate the psychosocial needs of patients and family support systems and will coordinate appropriate discharge plans for identified patient populations. The Licensed Social Worker acts as a liaison between the facility and resources external to the organization. He/she will facilitate timely discharge plans and follow-up on anticipated post-acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The Licensed Social Worker will assist the RN Case Manager in facilitating patient movement across the continuum of care and will identify and track barriers to patient throughput. All functions will be performed in accordance with the standards, practice acts, and licensure in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.

Medical City Fort Worth is a 320-bed facility offering comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services, including cardiac care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, kidney transplant surgery, and emergency care. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and other counties within a 90-mile radius. Established in 1974, and Accredited by The Joint Commission, Medical City Fort Worth continues to achieve national recognition for

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Medical City Fort Worth, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

• • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • 401k (100% annual match – 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Social Worker MSW

Do you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as a Social Worker.

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Medical City Alliance, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

• • Student Loan Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • 401k (100% annual match – 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
  • Identity Theft Protection discounts
  • Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Seeking a Social Workerfor our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.

The Social Worker's responsibilities include:

• Collaborates with the Case Manager and other hospital staff in functions of care coordination, discharge planning, patient assessment and hospital patient throughput.
• Supports the Quality Department in patient/family screenings and appropriate referrals.
• Assesses each new inpatient and observation patient for medical-social and safety needs
• Works with physicians and staff to identify patient needs and coordinate next level of care
• Participates in multi-discipline patient rounds
• Assists in providing patient an informed “choice” for next level of care
• Assists in getting the Important Letter from Medicare signed
• Communicates with community vendors on patient referrals for next level of care requests
• Advises hospital staff and patients/families on process for adoptions, discharge placement and psychiatric commitments

Overview

Are you in search of a new career opportunity where you are the connection? If so, now is the time to choose Encompass Health as your employer. The Home Health & Hospice division of Encompass Health is hiring!

As a national leader across home health, hospice, and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health is consistently ranked as a top best-place-to-work in the communities we serve. Our philosophy of delivering a better way to care exemplifies our commitment to quality, compassionate care for our patients, all while fostering a unique culture that is compassionate and collaborative.

• Encompass Health’s enterprising model of the continuum of care for post-acute services sets the standards for excellence. This is evident throughout all of our care settings and office locations, as we maintain a workplace that is stable, ethical, and supportive.
• At Encompass Health, we continually invest in employees to assist in them achieving personal goals and make meaningful, measurable differences in the lives of their patients.

Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Encompass Health offers benefits that encourage lifestyle choices that keep you healthy and happy. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools, and resources include:

• Generous time off with pay for full-time employees
• Continuing education opportunities
• Scholarship program for employees and their children
• Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, as well as critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
• Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
• Electronic medical records & mobile devices for all clinicians
• Incentivized bonus plan

Responsibilities

The Transition Navigator represents the Agency in activities involving professional contacts with patients/families, physicians, hospitals/facilities, senior living communities, professional associations, and similar health groups and institutions, to apprise them of the availability of the Agency’s Hospice services.  The Transition Navigator integrates clinical guidelines, protocols and other metrics in development of transition plans that are patient-centered, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of care.

The Transition Navigator represents the Agency in external transitional care activities, strategic relationships with health systems, home health, hospitals and other inpatient facilities, physicians and physician groups, and executive level opportunities.  The Transition Navigator will serve as a public awareness representative for the Agency, and will be responsible for education relative to Hospice services provided by the Agency. The Transition Navigator will be responsible for monitoring execution of transitional care services through ongoing quality assurance visits with referral sources and other applicable entities.  The Transition Navigator will be responsible for meeting and/or exceeding goals as set by their Hospice Division Manager with approval from Senior Management.

Qualifications

Education, Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing or social work and licensed in the state in which he/she currently practices.
• Must demonstrate a strong understanding of customer & market dynamics & requirements, and most importantly, demonstrate a strong understanding of transitional care.
• Must have at least one-year experience in the Hospice industry.
• Knowledge of Home Health is preferred.

Competencies

• Must have excellent communication skills; ability to interact well with a great diversity of individuals; ability to organize & execute programs; be able to prioritize multiple tasks & deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must have a good understanding of the Federal, State, and local laws/regulatory guidelines governing the operation of a Hospice agency.

Additional Skills

• Goal driven, motivation for growth, territory management, strong presentation skills, performance management, building relationships, emphasizing excellence and results driven.
• Should have ability to work with outside and inside clients and vendors, and ability to interact positively with all levels of personnel across all functions.
• Should be self-starter who requires minimal supervision.
• Should be able to utilize reports and trends to support efforts and to understand clinical status and progress as it pertains to patient care.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
• Must be currently licensed in the State of employment if applicable
• Automobile liability insurance as required by law
• Dependable transportation kept in good working condition
• Must be able to drive an automobile in a variety of weather conditions

Additional Information

Encompass Health – Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.At Encompass Health, we aren’t only a workplace, we are a community that truly ‘sets the standard’ by working and living in harmony with one another.

Clinical Social Worker - Texas Health Huguley- operated as joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth

Location Address: 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX  76028

Top Reasons to Work At Texas Health Huguley, Burleson, TX

• Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.
• Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.
• Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on the way to Magnet status—2020.
• Amazing medical benefits through Aetna plus an onsite full-service fitness center.
• Growth opportunities designed for each employee.
• Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.  

Work Hours:

PRN / Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provides direct and indirect therapy service to patients and their families including individual, group, marital and family therapy.
• Provides case management services to all assigned patients including: information/referral to appropriate community programs/agencies, arrange placement, aftercare and community referrals as requested by the patient's treatment team.
• Maintains documentation in patient medical records in a timely manner, in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Conducts and facilitates process groups.
• Provides psych-educational, multi-family chemical dependency education, and after-care groups.
• Establishes treatment plans and complete social histories.
• Provides case management to all assigned patients.
• Participates in development and revision of treatment plan.
• Along with case manager, reviews and updates complete treatment plan upon admission treatment plan twice weekly during multidisciplinary care teams.

What You Will Need:

• Must have Masters Degree in social work or related field.
• Must be licensed as LMSW, LPC, or LMFT in State of Texas.
• One to three years of inpatient psychiatric experience required.
• Must have experience with case management, group therapy and individual therapy.

Job Summary:

Provides direct and indirect therapy services to patients and their families including, but not limited to individual, group marital and family therapy.  Case management responsibilities include contact with patient's family members, governmental and social service agencies, placement agencies and other significant persons engaged in service to the patient.  Participates in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, discharge planning and hospital milieu.  Assists the Director of Clinical/Social Services in program planning and implementation.  Participates in department Quality Improvement activities.  Performs some Activities Therapy responsibilities also.