PRN - Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW), Lubbock, TX

Frontpoint Health • Lubbock, TX

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this role is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups. This includes performing psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling, and referrals to meet the needs of the patient and their family.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Social Work from a state accredited program.
• If has a Bachelor’s degree and is hired after 12/02/08, must be supervised by a Master’s of Social Work (§418.114).
• Texas Certification
• Texas Driver’s License
• One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Hepatitis profile.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meeting, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Group to promote coordination of patient care.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with the education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.

What This Job Offers

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