Social Work Jobs in Texas by City

Skills Needed: Education:
• Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited graduate school of social work or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited program.

Experience:
• A minimum of two years full-time experience in care coordination, discharge planning or case management in a medical setting within the last (5) years.

Knowledge/Skills:
• Must have knowledge and skills to effectively apply SNC functions:
a) Assessment: Identification of patients that need special medical and education needs/management; comprehensive collection of patient information and medical status; and continued evaluation of an established plan of care.
b) Planning: Collaboration with the patient, family/caregiver, primary provider and other members of the health care team for developing an effective plan of care.
c) Facilitation: Care coordination and communication among all involved parties.
d) Advocacy: Support for the patient and family/caregivers to ensure identified education and appropriate, timely care coordination is received.
• Mastery of theories, principles, and methodologies underlying psychosocial practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of developmental growth; dynamics of human behavior, family, and other social systems; and impact of illness and disability on social functioning.
• Demonstrated abilities in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, and in conducting individual, family, group, and community assessments.
• Strong capability to work with service members and/or veterans and their families who are experiencing a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems.
• Working knowledge of medical privacy and confidentiality (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA]), and accreditation standards of Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Working knowledge of computer applications/software to include Microsoft Office programs, MS Outlook (e-mail), and internet familiarity is required. The ability to input, extract and format data from established databases is desired.
• Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
• Must be skillful and tactful in communicating with people who may be physically or mentally ill, uncooperative, fearful, emotionally distraught, and potentially agitated.
• Must demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking skills and expertise in resolving complicated healthcare, social, interpersonal and financial patient situations.
• Must possess organization, problem-solving and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/care givers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous way.
• Work Environment/Physical Requirements include prolonged walking, standing, sitting or bending, and computer use. Position may require patient visitation at another medical treatment facility. May have exposure to communicable illnesses.

Skills Needed: Must have at least a  bachelor's degree & 1 year of experience working in a group home with individuals with developmental disabilities (or comparable experience)