Social Worker (MSW) - ELP

Texas Tech University • El Paso, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide appropriate intervention services to patients and/or clients as well as their families receiving services within the Community Living Assistance and Support Services Program. Work typically involves a variety of bio-psychosocial issues, assessment of the social needs as related to the patient's/client's health status, and the development of a plan of services, including advocacy, discharge planning, referrals and practical assistance necessary to accomplish desired objectives. Provides consultation, orientation and training to health care staff on the effects of bio-psycho-social, cultural and economic issues on the management of patient/client health needs. Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP. Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the social and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals. Devises, develops and implements treatment plans as necessary. May make a diagnosis as part of a treatment plan. Conducts initial assessment of all new patients to evaluate social, emotional and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques; interviews and evaluates patients and family members. Identifies factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment. Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care. Helps clients cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness by explaining options and treatments as well as making appropriate referrals. Manages assigned caseload. Prepares and maintains records and makes written and oral reports to document case activity concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic activities in accordance with department, hospital, medical center and/or health system policies. Prepares reports and other documents concerning patients. Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care. Provides supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention and other appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with presenting symptoms and problems such as, for example, coping with illness, accepting medical recommendations, and loss of function. Provides education to patients and families around issue related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation. Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position. Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.). Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners within 6 months of start date.
• Demonstrated ability to provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups; psychosocial evaluation; advocacy; and referral to community resources.
• Effective human relation skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Two (2) years of work experience in the delivery of services and supports to persons with related conditions or similar disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in an academic medical or health sciences center.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate intervention services to patients and/or clients as well as their families receiving services within the Community Living Assistance and Support Services Program.
• Assess social needs as related to the patient's/client's health status.
• Develop a plan of services, including advocacy, discharge planning, referrals and practical assistance.
• Provide consultation, orientation and training to health care staff on the effects of bio-psycho-social, cultural and economic issues on the management of patient/client health needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the social and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals.
• Devise, develop and implement treatment plans as necessary.
• Conduct initial assessment of all new patients to evaluate social, emotional and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques; interview and evaluate patients and family members.
• Identify factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment.
• Develop and implement patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care.
• Help clients cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness by explaining options and treatments as well as making appropriate referrals.
• Manage assigned caseload.
• Prepare and maintain records and make written and oral reports to document case activity concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic activities in accordance with department, hospital, medical center and/or health system policies.
• Prepare reports and other documents concerning patients.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
• Provide supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention and other appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with presenting symptoms and problems.
• Provide education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation.
• Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
• Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).
• Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level