Medical Social Worker-The Autism Center

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Medical Social Worker at The Autism Center assists patients and families with psychosocial adaptations related to their diagnosis, including mental and behavioral health needs, and facilitates eligibility determination for social programs and funding resources. The role applies principles of human growth and development to support effective use of health care services and community resources. In collaboration 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 achieve discharge goals.

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 staff meetings and department committees.
• 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 therapeutic modalities appropriate to patient needs and accepted in mainstream social work practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time