At Houston Methodist, the Social Worker I (SW I) position provides comprehensive, compassionate, clinical social work and discharge planning to patients and their families of a targeted patient population on a designated unit(s). In collaboration with physicians and the interprofessional health care team, this position sensitizes other health care providers to the social and emotional aspects of a patient's illness to facilitate efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. The SW I position holds joint accountability with Case Manager for discharge planning and continuity of care, assuring that psychosocial issues are addressed and treated as needed across the continuum of care.
EDUCATION
Master Degree in Social Work
WORK EXPERIENCE
0 years of experience
New graduate with hospital internship preferred
One year hospital social work experience preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure -- or higher license in the State of Texas or
LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker - State Licensure