Social Worker
Ascension
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Department: Mental Health Unit - Admissions
- Schedule: 7pm to 7am - 36 hours (3 nights a week)
- Hospital: Dell Children's Medical Center
- Location: Austin, TX
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesInvestigate, assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional,
economic and environmental problems.
- Interview patients, assess priorities and document case activity.
- Consult with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.
- Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seek creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
- Support management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post discharge needs.
- Social Worker credentialed from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
- 3 years of experience preferred.