Social Worker, LCSW - Community Health Network (CHN)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Galveston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The LCSW functions within the interdisciplinary team and initiates action to address patient care concerns. Serves as a clinical leader and has broad experience and advanced knowledge and skills. Practice is characterized by independent decision-making and a consistent approach to holistic patient care.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
At least two (2) years of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-S) in the State of Texas required

Responsibilities

Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services.
Utilizes principles of human growth and development over the life span and assists patients in coping with loss and grief related to disability and chronic illness.
Provides consultation to treatment team members regarding the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of identified needs on the patient’s health care planning and adherence to treatment.
Provides care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensures that patient values guide all decisions.
Supports compliance with treatment protocols and assists with resource linkage as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Coordinates with appropriate departmental and institutional resources to help patients manage financial barriers to care.
Demonstrates a commitment to continued learning and professional growth.
Develops and implements evidence-informed care plans that promote client well-being and ensure a client- and family-centered continuum of care.
Applies evidence-informed practice methods to facilitate the client’s accomplishment of goals and objectives.
Ensures care continuity through appropriate transition between different levels of care and client follow-up.