Social Worker II - DRTX Utilization Management

Dallas Regional Medical Center

Mesquite, Texas

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Cardiology, Case Management, Catheterization, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Childcare, Chronic Disease, Clinical Study Publications, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Emergency Care, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Medical Records, Outpatient Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Record Keeping, Social Work, Substance Abuse, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, The Joint Commission (TJC), Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Utilization Management, Wound Care
LOCATION
Mesquite, Texas
POSTED
2 days ago
Overview:

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Dallas Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

 

Dallas Regional Medical Center is a 202-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission that offers a wide range of medical services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, wound care, surgical services, cardiac catheterization, and imaging. The hospital is the only Certified Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Labor and Delivery Unit in the area. In addition, Dallas Regional is the only Trauma Center for 13 miles, and was the first Accredited Geriatric Emergency Room in Dallas County. The hospital is a recipient of Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards, 15 Healthgrades Five-Star ratings over the past three years, and Straight "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2018. For more information visit www.dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com.

 

Responsibilities:

To provide emotional support, crisis intervention and counseling for Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults and their significant others to cope with a multiplicity of social and emotional problems; information and referral; referrals for financial assistance and supportive services to patients and families with problems that are related to hospitalization, illness, disability or trauma. To provide case management & milieu management, complete psychosocial assessments, assist in the development and re-evaluation of Treatment Plans and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to coordinate discharge planning. Complete necessary documentation and maintain clinical record for each client during his/her length of stay.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

Required qualifications:

 

1. Masters Degree in Social Work related field OR

2. Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.

3. In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.

4. Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and maintain current.

5. Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.

6. Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

 

Preferred qualifications:

 

1. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

 

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

About the Company

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Dallas Regional Medical Center