Social Worker I (LBSW)

We are seeking a Social Worker, also referred to as a Clinical Social Worker or Medical Social Worker. The Medical Social Worker will support patients and families by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs related to illness or injury. Medical Social Workers assist with discharge planning, crisis intervention, and connecting patients to community resources and services. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, they help ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, TX

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Psychosocial assessments: evaluate the emotional, social, and environmental needs of patients to identify challenges affecting recovery and care

• Discharge planning: coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans, including referrals to home health, rehabilitation, nursing facilities, or community services

• Crisis intervention: provide support during emergencies, such as trauma, end-of-life decisions, abuse, or mental health crises

• Patient and family support: offer counseling, education, and advocacy to help patients and their families cope with illness, stress, or difficult diagnoses

• Resource connection: link patients to financial assistance, housing, transportation, mental health services, and other community resources

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

1. Bachelors degree Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other related required.
2. Current registration an intern with Board., as appropriate to education and licensing requirements.
3. Behavior Violence Prevention within 3 months of hire and maintain current annually.
4. Minimum one (1) year Inpatient l or Outpatient Behavioral Health experience preferred.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

1. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
2. Masters in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Licensed Professional Clinical Councilor or related field, Preferred.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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