Social Worker Msw/Lmsw - Palliative Care

Social Worker MSW/LMSW PRN - Palliative Care

Texas Health Fort Worth seeks to hire a Social Worker PRN to work in the Palliative Care Unit.

Work location: The address is 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, Texas 76104

Work hours: PRN - Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Work Environment: Palliative Care

At Texas Health Fort Worth we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 707-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community since 1930. Our location in Fort Worth provides convenient care to the residents of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 26,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Qualifications:

Education
Master's Degree Social Work Required

Experience
2 Years of healthcare related Social Work Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker Upon Hire Required Or
LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Upon Hire Required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 60 Days Required

Skills
Fundamental knowledge and skills in Social Work assessment and intervention as well as alternative levels of care, community resources and healthcare industry. Sound interpersonal skills and able to multitask and think critically in a fast paced environment. Independently practices as part of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

Bio Psychosocial Assessment
Evaluates patient's including screening and assessment of psychological, financial, environmental, and social resources according to policies and procedures and standards of care.
Bio Psychosocial Intervention
Utilizes specialized knowledge and advanced skills in theories, models and techniques of human behavior in the social environment to intervene on adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies.
Transition/Discharge Planning
Develops workable transfer or discharge plan in collaboration with patient/family, physician, and clinical staff.
Maintains knowledge of alternative levels of care and other healthcare providers post discharge?? educates patient/proxy of available options of alternative levels of care.
Collaborates effectively with physicians and clinical staff using high level verbal and written communications skills.
Coordinates seamless transitions across the continuum of care.
Community Resources
Provides referrals to patient/family based on knowledge of community resources to maximize overall functions of daily living, and to promote health.
Patient/Family Advocacy
Respects the inherent dignity and worth of the person.
Recognizes the central importance of human relationships.
Preserves the rights of the patient. Empowers patient and family to promote self-determination, independence, and informed consent.
Acts on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals or groups and challenges social injustice.
Healthcare Management
Identifies cases for Medical Management involvement and takes action to facilitate quality and cost efficient care.
Applies knowledge of managed care and healthcare practices into coordination of care.
Continuous Improvement
Promote the philosophy, programs and initiatives of THR and entity within the department.
Accountable for own professional growth.
Participate on hospital and system committees as delegated.
Participates in Process Improvement activities on an ongoing basis.
Staff Support
Functions as resource for staff and provides educational in-services as needed or requested.
Participates in new employee orientation.
Legal/Risk Management and Ethics
Takes action to reduce and eliminate legal risks for the patient, employee, and hospital.
Recognizes and communicates ethical concerns through established channels of communication.