Medical Social Worker

Texas Scottish Rite for Children

  • Dallas, Texas
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    Assist families and patients by completing biopsychosocial assessments, identifying appropriate resources and referrals, assisting with discharge and transition planning, and serving as a liaison and an advocate between the patient and various systems. Demonstrate knowledge of child development related to diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and referral of infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, and adolescents to appropriate community agencies.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDallas, Texas

    Description

    Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

    Job Posting Title:

    Medical Social Worker

    Location:

    Dallas - Hospital

    Additional Posting Details:

    Monday- Friday

    8:30am - 5:00pm

    Job Description:

    Duties/Responsibilities

    • Manage a caseload comprised of medically and culturally diverse inpatient and outpatient families  

    • Assist families and patients by completing biopsychosocial assessments, identifying appropriate resources and referrals, assisting with discharge and transition planning, and serving as a liaison and an advocate between the patient and various systems 

    • Demonstrate knowledge of child development related to diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and referral of infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, and adolescents to appropriate community agencies 

    • Meet the needs of the families as identified, presented, or requested by the interdisciplinary team or physician 

    • Document information in the medical record consistent with departmental standards 

    • Maintain a working knowledge of a variety of referral sources and community resources appropriate for the patient population within the state of Texas 

    Required Skills/Abilities

    • Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree in social work from an accredited (CSWE) Social Work Program required 

    • Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners (TSBSWE) licensure LBSW /LBSW-IPR  or LMSW required 

    • Minimum 1 year of experience in health care social work preferred 

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