Family Medicine Social Worker

Texas Tech University • Odessa, TX

3d

About The Position

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing social services to patients and their families by assisting them with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Persons in this position work closely with physicians and nursing staff to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem. They also serve as a resource referral service in advising patients and their families about available community resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education
• Licensed or eligible for license as a Social Worker by the Council on Social Work Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services to patients and their families by assisting them with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.
• Work closely with physicians and nursing staff to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem.
• Serve as a resourse referral service in advising patients and their families about available community resources.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level