Social Worker
WOUND CENTRICS LLC·Lubbock, Texas
WOUND CENTRICS LLC·Lubbock, Texas
Identify and address the medically related social and emotional needs of patients through individual and group programming. Collaborate with physicians to develop care plans and facilitate post-acute care and discharge planning.
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in social work or in a human services field. Licensed per the state requirements or eligible for licensure. Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods and techniques. Has at least one year of experience in long-term care setting and/or related healthcare setting. Ability to read, write, and speak the English language. Essential Functions: Develops social histories of patients and develops a social assessment and care plan for each patient which identifies medically related social and emotional problems and needs. Coordinates Bi-monthly home visits Works independently- must be responsible to work independently without close supervision Participates in interdisciplinary care plan conferences and contributes to the development of care plans for patients. Establishes specific social action plans and realistic goals for each patient consistent with medically related social and emotional needs. Designs and develops social service programs that meet medically related social and emotional needs of patients/residents and complies with regulatory guidelines. With the Administrator, interprets and promotes patients' rights and the "Patients' Bill of Rights". Provides individual and group help for patients and families at times of adjustment, crisis, or need. Coordinates referrals and admissions processes as needed. Coordinates discharge planning with staff, patients, and families. Coordinates social services "in-service" and educational programs for staff. Completes all necessary and supportive documentation-progress notes, intervention notes, adjustment notes in accordance with state and federal regulations Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety Performs other duties/tasks as assigned. QualificationsSkills and Abilities: Interviewing/assessment skills Telephone skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively with others Ability to work independently
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or human services and state licensure or eligibility. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a long-term care or related healthcare setting.
Market context
In Texas, social worker roles in healthcare settings are often tied to steady demand for clinicians who can support patients through care coordination, discharge planning, and insurance navigation. This role is competitive because it requires an MSW with clinical practice preparation, dialysis-setting compliance knowledge, and familiarity with government and private insurance programs, plus basic Microsoft Office skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show clinical experience in regulated care settings.
