Social Worker, Lcsw

University Medical Center of El Paso

El Paso, Texas, US
Direct patient care coordination
Discharge planning and resource referral
Crisis intervention and problem-solving
The role involves providing direct services to patients and families by collaborating with physicians and other hospital personnel to ensure the best outcomes

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing direct services to patients and families by collaborating with physicians and other hospital personnel to ensure the best outcomes.
  • Responsibilities include assessing patient readiness for post-discharge care, facilitating transfers to skilled nursing facilities, and arranging necessary durable medical equipment.
  • The position requires completing high-risk screens, developing treatment plans for home health patients, and utilizing crisis intervention skills to meet acute psychosocial needs.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing direct services to patients and families by collaborating with physicians and other hospital personnel to ensure the best outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care coordination
  • Discharge planning and resource referral
  • Crisis intervention and problem-solving
  • Therapeutic mental health assessments
  • Home health visit completion
  • Cerner electronic documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Empathetic communication with families
  • Independent workload prioritization
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience with chronic disease management

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work
  • 2 years of hospital social work experience
  • LCSW license in Texas
  • Ability to work independently with judgment

Work Rights

Not specified

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