Social Worker BSW

HCA Healthcare • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Social Worker BSW? At Medical City Plano, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. The Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and providing community service coordination for identified patient populations. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, the BSW acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post-acute care providers. The BSW creates and facilitates the timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post-acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The BSW facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care. The scope of this role includes primarily Med/Surg units.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker), RCSW-I (Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern), or LBSW (Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker).

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual barriers.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• Obtain input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan.
• Reassess and modify the patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and perform proactive discharge planning.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers.
• Assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and paid family leave.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree