Position Summary:

The Social Worker facilitates organized and integrated patient services during the acute phase of care for patients. The Social Worker provides ongoing assistance and consultation through comprehensive assessment, planning/implementation, and communication of individual patient needs. The overall goal of the position is to enhance the quality of patient management and patient satisfaction, and to promote continuity of care and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

Bachelor’ degree in Social Work required; Texas license preferred.

B. Training and Experience:

A minimum of one-year experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Excellent verbal and written skills, well-rounded critical thinking skills, self-motivated, flexible, and goal-oriented. Ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and a demanding work load.

C. Job Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principl...