West Tennessee Healthcare·White Deer, Texas
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assess and document psychosocial factors affecting patient care and continuity. Manages discharge planning, crisis intervention, and provides counseling to patients and their families.
0 - Day (United States of America)
Job Description: Summary:
The Social Worker collaborates with all disciplines for the purpose of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating/documenting psychosocial factors which contribute to patients’ illnesses and/or have an impact on continuity of care; scope of services may include, but is not limited to, discharge planning, counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, suspected abuse, psychiatric services, and guardianships per regulatory requirements. Services may be provided for inpatient and related outpatient services. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.
Completes and documents psychosocial assessments, chemical dependence consults, intervention and coordination of care to identified populations Provides crisis intervention/counseling to identified populations to enhance patient family coping mechanisms regarding illness and adaptation for families to their illness Engages the patient, family/significant other, and interdisciplinary team in the discharge process to identify appropriate post-acute resources and community service follow-ups Provides education to patients/family/significant other and interdisciplinary team in regard to psychosocial factors related to illness and ongoing support of needs Actively participates in those areas of expertise to further enhance the role of social work within the hospital Completes duties as required for the purpose of discharge planning, i.e. options forms, agency referrals, etc. Complies with standards and requirements in medical/legal reporting situations Complies with social work competencies by department and hospital standards Communicates telephonically and electronically with the outpatient providers in an effort to enhance the continuum of care Assume responsibility for WTH required continued education and own professional growth Performs other duties as assigned or required
• Bachelors of Social Work or equivalent required. MSW preferred.
• LBSW, LCSW, MSW preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required.
• 2 years of experience in a hospital/multidisciplinary heath care setting preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work; an MSW is preferred. Preference is given to candidates with 2 years of experience in a hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
Market context
In Texas, inpatient social worker openings often reflect steady demand in hospitals and other multidisciplinary care settings, where discharge planning, psychosocial assessment, and care coordination are central. These roles are competitive because employers commonly look for a bachelor’s in social work, prefer a master’s degree, and value at least 2 years of relevant healthcare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to hospital-based case management and patient support experience.
