Social Worker (LMSW)

Parkland Health•Roman, VA

About The Position

Primary Purpose Responsible for performing psychosocial screenings and assessments and implementing the psychosocial plan of care for patients to ensure the patient has sufficient resources and support services. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work.
None.
Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work.
For Behavioral Health/Psych Services Only (Cost Centers 60630 and 89200) Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 60 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following. Current staff must obtain within 180 days from 4/19/2023: American Heart Association American Red Cross Military Training Network
Must have Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification, level 1-4, before first clinical orientation shift. Must obtain within 30 days of hire or placement into the job. Current staff must obtain within 180 days from 4/19/2023.
Must be able to communicate effectively with a diverse population of patients, medical and nursing staff and community agencies both orally and in writing.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of community agencies and services available for the special needs of assigned patients.
Must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and counseling skills.
Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

Performs psychosocial screenings and/or assessments to ensure that patient needs are properly identified, and appropriate interventions are integrated into the plan of care.
Counsels patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability and other psychosocial issues identified.
Participates in discharge planning activities.
Communicates daily with interdisciplinary team regarding status of discharge planning activities.
Provides intervention in cases involving child or adult abuse/neglect (serves as liaison between Parkland and CPS/APS), domestic violence, guardianship (temporary/ permanent), foster care, adoption, mental health level II placement, and sexual assault.
Documents screening, assessment, interventions and outcomes to ensue effective communication per established documentation procedures.
Manages referrals and communications from a variety of sources such as fax referrals, calls, physicians, COPC Social Workers, Care Management Team, the health care team, community agencies, patients, families, etc. to ensure optimal customer service.
Maintains and implements knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and guidelines, including The Joint Commission, that impact the Social Work field and ensures that patient discharge plans are in compliance.
Maintains positive working relationship with management, vendors, other hospitals, employees, and community agencies to ensure effective communication among all patient contacts.
Reports assigned data (i.e. services provided, Medicare stats, alcohol and drug numbers, adoption numbers, CPS/APS cases) as needed, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.
Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements and trends in the field of Social Work by attending seminars or workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations and maintaining licensure in Social Work.
Serves on committees as selected and assigned.