Social Worker MSW PRN

HCA Healthcare•Pasadena, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker (MSW) provides non-clinical biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The role includes crisis intervention, patient and family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resources. The Social Worker assists with post-acute care placement for discharges, particularly for patients with post-discharge behavioral health needs or assistance and resource needs. The role supports patient- and family-centered care, personal self-determination, and compassionate problem-solving. Coverage includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and the ED. The Social Worker also responds to physician and other non-discharge-planning social work consultations throughout the facility. The Social Worker collaborates with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurers, and other staff to identify and address patient needs and barriers to discharge and recovery. The position performs assessments and develops discharge plans for high-risk patients, coordinates care-team meetings with patients and families, supports patients and families through difficult decisions, and provides consultation, education, counseling, advocacy, and referrals addressing emotional, social, and financial needs. The role provides emotional support during complex or emotionally charged situations, including end-of-life care, terminal illness and death notifications, and crisis interventions.

Requirements

Master's degree and one of the listed credentials: LCSW (Clinical Social Worker) or LMSW/RCSW-I (Licensed Master Social Worker/Registered Clinical Social Worker-Intern).
Two years of experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform non-clinical biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department.
Provide crisis intervention, patient and family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance and other resources.
Assist with post-acute care placement on discharges, especially for patients with post-discharge behavioral health or patient assistance and resource needs.
Respond to physician and other non-discharge-planning social work consultations throughout the facility.
Collaborate with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff to identify and address patient needs.
Identify and address financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual barriers to discharge and recovery.
Maintain working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes, as well as managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management.
Assess high-risk patients and develop appropriate discharge plans for patients with discharge-planning or psychosocial needs.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients, families, and caregivers.
Assist patients and families with difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
Intervene with patients, families, and caregivers to address psychosocial needs and provide assistance and support in coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illness.
Provide consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals addressing emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
Provide emotional support during complex or emotionally charged issues, including end-of-life situations, terminal illness notifications, death notifications with a physician, and crisis interventions.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.