Medical Social Worker (Dallas)

Texas Scottish Rite for Children • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! This position is located in Dallas and is a PRN, as needed role, working Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Medical Social Worker will manage a caseload of medically and culturally diverse inpatient and outpatient families. Duties include completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, identifying appropriate resources and referrals, providing supportive counseling, assisting with discharge and transition planning, and serving as a liaison and advocate between the patient and various systems. The role requires knowledge of child development and the ability to intervene and refer children of various ages to community agencies. The social worker will meet family needs as identified by the interdisciplinary team or physician, communicate with the team, and document information according to departmental standards. Maintaining knowledge of referral sources and community resources in Texas is essential. Additionally, the role involves assisting with onboarding new employees and providing ongoing support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited (CSWE) Social Work Program required.
• Demonstrate Care Rite Values.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a social worker and has the ability to perform job responsibilities independently.
• Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (TSBSWE) licensure LMSW or LCSW.
• Proven performance record that displays zero disciplinary actions within 12 months.
• Position requires frequent use of telephone, fax, copy machine and computer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with developmentally delayed or neurologically impaired children beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload comprised of medically and culturally diverse inpatient and outpatient families.
• Assist families and patients by completing comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, identifying appropriate resources and referrals, providing supportive counseling, assisting with discharge and transition planning, and serving as a liaison and an advocate between the patient and various systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development related to diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and referral of infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, and adolescents to appropriate community agencies.
• Meet the needs of the families as identified, presented, or requested by the interdisciplinary team or physician.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team and provide valuable input relative to intervention and assistance.
• Document information in the medical record consistent with departmental standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of a variety of referral sources and community resources appropriate for the patient population within the state of Texas.
• Assist with onboarding of new employees and providing ongoing support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level