Social Worker

Ballinger Memorial Hospital District offers rewarding career opportunities for Social Workers (LMSW) in a supportive healthcare environment.
Job Title: Social Worker (LMSW)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN positions available
Benefits:
? Competitive salaries and excellent benefits
? TCDRS retirement plan with generous employer contribution
? Medical, dental, and vision insurance for Full-Time employees
? Short term disability and cafeteria plans for Full-Time employees
? $40,000 life insurance and long-term disability for Full-Time employees
Job Description:

The Social Worker (LMSW) will provide critical support to patients by assessing their social, emotional, and environmental needs to ensure appropriate care within the hospital and swing bed program. The social worker will conduct comprehensive assessments to establish personalized Plans of Care, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure patients' needs are met. Key Responsibilities: ? Assess patients for appropriateness to the Critical Assess setting, ensuring all criteria are met for hospital and/or swing bed program admission ? Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' needs, strengths, goals, life history, and preferences ? Develop individualized Plans of Care in collaboration with the physician and nursing team to ensure all needs are addressed ? Work with patients and their families to provide support, guidance, and education regarding care plans and available resources ? Refer patients to appropriate external services and assist in navigating community resources ? Document assessments, interviews, and Plans of Care in patient records ? Ensure that all patients receive the necessary services and resources during their stay Qualifications: ? Strong knowledge of medical social work practices, patient care protocols, and available community resources ? Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team ? Compassionate and patient-focused with the ability to provide emotional support to patients and families

Ballinger Memorial Hospital District is committed to providing high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes in our community. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker (LMSW) to make a meaningful impact on patient care and help patients navigate both their medical and personal challenges.

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