Medical Social Worker-The Autism Center
About The Position
The Medical Social Worker at The Autism Center assists patients and their families with psychosocial adaptations related to diagnoses involving mental and behavioral health. The role helps determine eligibility for social programs and funding resources and supports appropriate use of health care services and community resources in accordance with human growth and development principles. Working with the interdisciplinary team, the social worker assesses, plans, implements, delivers, monitors, and evaluates options and services for each patient's individualized plan of care to help achieve discharge goals. The position also provides evidence-based, client-centered therapy and serves as a resource to team members on medical and legal reporting guidelines.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work.
- LMSW or LCSW license from the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and evaluate patient and family psychosocial risk factors.
- Collaborate with other professions to coordinate, implement, and follow up on the Psychosocial Plan of Care.
- Identify departmental problems and needs and participate in problem-solving, including through staff meetings, department committees, and collaboration with leadership.
- Participate in program development to improve quality of care and service delivery.
- Serve as a resource to interdisciplinary team members regarding medical and legal reporting guidelines.
- Provide evidence-based, client-centered therapy to help patients and families cope with medical, behavioral, or mental health conditions.
- Apply different therapeutic modalities suited to patient needs and accepted in mainstream social work practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
