Job Summary
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for performing psychosocial evaluations and creating tailored care strategies aimed at helping patients and their families address mental and behavioral health challenges. This role plays a crucial part in teaming up with an interdisciplinary unit to support discharge objectives and ensure connectivity to essential social services and community assets.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
- Develop personalized care plans based on assessment findings.
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve discharge goals.
- Facilitate patient access to appropriate community resources and social programs.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
- Must hold a valid LMSW or LCSW license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
- Previous experience in a dynamic clinical environment is necessary.
- Ability to implement various therapeutic techniques effectively.
Texas Children's Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
