SOCIAL WORKER
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Social Work Required Or
Master's Degree Social Work or Psychology Preferred
Experience
3 Years Managed care and/or clinical care experience Required and
1 Year Health Coach Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
LBSW - Licensed Bachelor Social Worker Upon Hire Required Or
LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Upon Hire Required And
CCM - Certified Case Manager Certified Case Managers Upon Hire Preferred
Skills
Excellent communication skills, including ability to explain medical concepts to patients in understandable language
Sufficient knowledge and expertise to work with patients form varied ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds
Compassionate demeanor with patients of all ages and conditions
Strong organizational and time-management skill
Meticulous record-keeping skills
Position Responsibilities of a SWHR Social Worker is:
Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients medical and physical condition to assess clients’ needs and develop a plan of care. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.
Provide necessary support for each patient according to health status, personal strengths and weaknesses, emotional state, and additional factors. Provides supportive counseling services to patients, families, and caregivers. Promote positive behavioral therapy and coping methods.
Conducts performance and quality improvement activities to continually evaluate the success and outcomes of the population being served. 15%
Assess each patient’s unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses, personal interviews, and professional knowledge to establish accurate picture of overall mental and emotional health.
Assess the biopsychosocial status of identified patients in the home or other setting and initiating appropriate community referrals, including provision of nutrition, prescription assistance, transportation, housing and/or rent assistance and in-home custodial care.
Why Southwestern Health Resources
As a Southwestern Health Resources you’ll enjoy: comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) with match; paid time off; competitive health insurance choices; healthcare and dependent care spending account options; wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy; tuition reimbursement; a student loan repayment program; and more.
Moving healthcare forward
At the heart of SWHR are people who help people. We care about those we serve and each other. To be the national leader in providing population-based healthcare, our more than 850 employees use their knowledge, data insights and clinical experience to deliver care to the right patient, at the right time and in the right setting. By connecting physicians to patients and clinical insights to better outcomes, SWHR lowers costs, optimizes value, and builds a better healthcare system for all.
We invite you to learn more about us at www.southwesternhealth.org.
Let’s move healthcare forward – together.
Highlights:
- Combining the strengths of UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Health Resources and more than 2,500 community physicians, we offer the largest provider network in North Texas. SWHR covers approximately 700,000 patient members across 16 counties in North Texas.
- SWHR is the parent organization of Care N’ Care Insurance Co., a leading regional Medicare Advantage health plan organization that serves approximately 17,000 patients in North Texas.
Additional perks of being a SWHR Social Worker:
- Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment
- Positively impact patients’ quality of life
- Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical leadership resources
- Enjoy opportunities for growth
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Our Recruitment team invites you to contact us with any questions at recruitment@texashealth.org.