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The Social Worker MSW 2 provides patients and family members with extreme complex education, consultation 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. Coordinates a variety of services including crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning and implementation, and psychosocial assessments. Partners in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives.
Location: Dallas, TX
Setting: Outpatient- Heart Transplant
Schedule: FT Monday-Fri
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Conducts and documents difficult and delicate specialized psycho-social assessments/evaluations 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 help, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling as appropriate. Partners with the healthcare team and involves the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans.
Serves as a liaison with community resources and their staff to deploy smooth transition and placement of the patient within the assigned service line.
Provides consultation and guidance to other social services staff. Partners with other healthcare team members to deploy the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes.
Drives performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and research, development, and participation in continuing education programs.
Prepares and writes professional reports, letters, and case summaries.
Provides backup supervisory help for the department under the direction of department leadership. Runs performance improvement initiatives either within or out of the department. Runs or participates in clinical or scholarly research activities leading toward academic publication, presentation in regional or national conferences or a change in clinical practice in healthcare systems.
Represents the hospital or the social work profession on community boards, professional organizations such as National Association of Social Workers or American Case Management Association, college or university councils, government or city initiatives, linking the health care system to the community.
Provides field instructor services to schools of social work for the purpose of training Bachelor or Master's program interns to the hospital or health care setting.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
Knowledge of human behavior, performance, separate differences in ability, personality, interests, psychosocial methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Knowledge of the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities.
Listening and relational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Advanced practice skills in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans.
Ability to perform extreme complex and specialized casework services.
Ability to gather, record, and evaluate data.
Ability to help people in recognizing and solving problems.
Ability to give advice and consultation to other social workers.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
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 on position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Masters'
MAJOR - Social Work
EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of the following through the state of TX:
Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!