Social Worker II

Houston Methodist seeks a compassionate Social Worker II to join our Community & Social Services team within our Healthcare & Medical Services division. This role provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counseling, and discharge planning for diverse patient populations, ensuring safe transitions of care and strong community linkages. Working in a mission-driven, patient-centered environment, you will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, advocate for vulnerable patients, and connect families with vital community resources and support services.

Houston Methodist offers robust professional development, exposure to innovative care models, and opportunities to contribute to research and education across a nationally recognized health system. Our culture emphasizes integrity, compassion, excellence, safety, and teamwork in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful setting. This position is ideal for an experienced, licensed social worker committed to advancing equitable, high-quality patient care and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Develop and implement patient-centered care and discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, and supportive therapy to address psychosocial needs
• Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources, benefits, and support services
• Advocate for patients to reduce barriers to care and promote safe transitions across the continuum
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and comply with regulatory standards
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
• Educate patients, families, and staff on psychosocial issues, community resources, and coping strategies
• Support hospital initiatives aligned with Houston Methodist's mission, safety, and performance goals
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and teamwork

Required Skills

• Psychosocial assessment
• Discharge planning
• Crisis intervention
• Care coordination
• Knowledge of community resources
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Motivational interviewing
• Brief counseling interventions
• Risk assessment and safety planning