Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), FT Rotating (56677)

EL PASO CHILDRENS HOSPITAL CORPORATION • El Paso, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides social work services to patients and their families, including emotional support, counseling, assessment of patient and family needs, and referral to community resources. Provides education to patients, families, and hospital staff regarding health, safety, and psychosocial issues. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team and applies principles of family-centered care, empowering families and advocating for their needs in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and community resources to achieve positive patient and family outcomes.

Requirements

• Must hold a current Texas Social Work license and be in good standing with the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
• Adherence to the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics
• Masters Degree in Social Work
• Knowledgeable of Social Work principles and standard practices
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality at all times
• Knowledgeable of community resources
• Able to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
• Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change
• Demonstrated ability to connect patients and families with appropriate services
• Bilingual English/Spanish, culturally sensitive

Nice To Haves

• One-year professional experience in an acute care hospital, family or children’s agency preferred
• Familiarity with resources for children of all ages especially as related to medical services preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides social work services to patients and their families
• Offers emotional support and counseling
• Assesses patient and family needs
• Refers patients and families to community resources
• Educates patients, families, and hospital staff on health, safety, and psychosocial issues
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
• Applies principles of family-centered care
• Empowers families and advocates for their needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level