Social Worker Lmsw (weekends Required)

University Medical Center of El Paso

El Paso, Texas, US
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Direct patient and family service provision
Discharge planning and resource referral
Crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
The Social Worker provides direct services to patients and families by collaborating with physicians and hospital personnel

Job Summary

  • The Social Worker provides direct services to patients and families by collaborating with physicians and hospital personnel.
  • Responsibilities include assessing patient discharge capabilities, arranging transfers to skilled nursing facilities, and coordinating transportation.
  • The role requires completing high-risk screens, developing treatment plans for home health patients, and maintaining timely documentation in Cerner.

Matching Summary

The Social Worker provides direct services to patients and families by collaborating with physicians and hospital personnel.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient and family service provision
  • Discharge planning and resource referral
  • Crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
  • Weekend availability required
  • High-risk screening completion

Nice-to-have

  • Empathetic communication style
  • Independent judgment and prioritization
  • Collaboration with medical staff
  • Therapeutic service delivery experience

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work
  • 2 years of hospital social work experience
  • LMSW license in Texas
  • Weekend shift availability

Work Rights

Not specified

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