Social Worker, LCSW

UMC Health System

1 month ago

United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UMC Health System as a Social Worker, LCSW in United States. We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®.

Key Responsibilities

Assess the patient's ability to participate actively in their medical care post discharge

Educate patients/family and refer them to the appropriate community resources

Remain up to date on resources available for patients/families.

Facilitate referrals and transfers to nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehab, and long

Benefits & Compensation

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pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion.

We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Social WorkCollaborationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationCommunity ResourcesReferral FacilitationTransfer CoordinationDurable Medical Equipment ArrangementHigh-Risk ScreeningPsychiatric AssessmentCognitive Behavioral TechniquesAdvanced Illness PlanningChronic Disease ManagementCrisis InterventionProblem-SolvingDocumentation

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Social Work along with at least two years of experience as a Social Worker within a hospital setting. A mandatory requirement is holding an LCSW license issued by the Texas Board of Social Work Examiners.

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Position Insights

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

This Social Work position at UMC Health System is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Collaboration, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Community Resources, Referral Facilitation, Transfer Coordination, Durable Medical Equipment Arrangement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker, LCSW provides direct services to patients and families by collaborating with physicians and hospital staff, which includes assessing post-discharge needs and educating families on community resources. Responsibilities also involve facilitating referrals, arranging necessary equipm...

Benefits package: Resilience program, Emotional support, Physical support, Spiritual support, Financial support, Career support, Community support, On-site professional counselors. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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