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Master Social Worker

Catholic Health Initiatives

Lake Jackson, TXJob$34–50.58/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$34–50.58/hr
Location
Lake Jackson, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master Social Worker: TXMaster's degree

Job overview

Catholic Health Initiatives is hiring a Master Social Worker. The Social Worker will provide compassionate support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges. This role involves conducting psychosocial assessments, developing care plans, providing counseling and crisis intervention, and connecting clients to resources. The Social Worker will also advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.

Key focus areas include Conduct and document psychosocial assessment of patients, Share responsibility in identifying appropriate decision makers if patient is without capacity, and Educate all in patients’ rights and encourage participation in decision‐making and care.

Successful candidates bring Master's Other Social Work, 3+ Years Clinical Social Work, and 3+ Years Allied Health Practice. Important skills include Psychosocial Assessments, Care Plan Development, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Client Resource Connection, and Client Advocacy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentsCare Plan DevelopmentCounselingCrisis InterventionClient Resource ConnectionClient AdvocacyMultidisciplinary Team CollaborationInterpersonal SkillsEmpathyCommunity Resources KnowledgeCrisis ManagementIdentifying Appropriate Decision MakersPatient Rights EducationLiaison ServicesReferrals to Hospital ResourcesReferrals to Community AgenciesMedication Assistance ProgramsMental Health Needs IdentificationInterdisciplinary Healthcare Team CollaborationContinuity of Patient CareCoordination of Patient CarePlacement CoordinationResource to Patient and FamilyResource to Healthcare TeamEmotional and Behavioral Issues

Qualifications

Master's Other From Council on Social Work Education Accredited Graduate School of Social WorkThree Years Clinical Social Work ExperienceThree Years Allied Health Practice With Hospital or Medical Background or ExperienceMaster Social Worker: TX

Full job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex challenges.

Every day, you will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, provide counseling and crisis intervention, and connect clients to resources. You'll advocate for clients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support and promote well-being.

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, empathy, strong knowledge of community resources, and proven crisis management abilities, fostering positive change and client empowerment.

  • Conduct and document psychosocial assessment of patients

  • Share responsibility in identifying appropriate decision makers if patient is without capacity, educating all in patients’ rights and encouraging participation in decision‐making and care

  • Provide liaison services and referrals to hospital resources and community agencies, including medication assistance programs

  • Identifies mental health needs of patients and Provides counseling and referral as indicated

  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure continuity and coordination of patient care throughout the continuum and into the community by coordinating placement with home health agencies, long term acute hospitals (LTACs), skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and assisted living facilities, nursing home placement, acute rehab, psych placement, and custodial care facilitation

  • Serves as a resource to the patient, family, and healthcare tem regarding emotional and behavioral issues and refers to community services available to adolescent, adults and elders

Job Requirements Required

  • Masters Other from a Council on Social Work Education accredited graduate school of social work and Three (3) years clinical social work , upon hire or

  • Three (3) years allied health practice, with hospital or medical background or experience

  • Master Social Worker: TX, upon hire

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful, 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson, Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services, our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower, level III trauma center, advanced cardiac care center, and full-service, multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients’ medical needs. South Brazoria County’s premier healthcare system, St. Luke’s Health–Brazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.

Pay Range

$34.00 - $50.58 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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