Social Worker Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Social Worker - Ortho (FT, Days) Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Dallas, TX Description: The Social Worker works with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop a plan for each patient from admission to discharge. The tasks and responsibilities include:Performs continuous assessments and evaluations to ensure patient is progressing towards desired outcomes.Assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members.Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care.Collaborates and consults with physicians on patients progress and discharge planning needs.Performs utilization review ensuring admissions meet criteria for appropriateness of care and medical necessity.Manages the process to review and, as appropriate, appeal denials received from payors.Coordinates the discharge planning process ensuring involvement of all members of the healthcare team. Counsels with patients and family members in decision making and in meeting psycho social needs of the patient.Maintains knowledge of resources and facilities available to patients and family members.Collaborates with personnel at other facilities to coordinate smooth and effective patient transfers and transitions.Compiles, evaluates, and reports statistics to members of the team and utilizes the information to facilitate process improvement activities.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Title: Family Service Worker Company: Location: Austin, TX Description: The Tyler Foster Care/Adoption Program seeks a full-time Family Services Worker to provide foster home and adoption support and monitoring services for growing program. Position requirements include a Master?s degree and one year post graduate experience, or a Bachelors degree in a social work or related field. Two years post graduate experience working with special needs children and families is preferred. To apply e-mail your resume with salary history to: Register to View EOE M/F/D/V

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER / THERAPIST Company: Timberlawn Mental Health System Location: Dallas, TX Description: The Social Worker / Therapist provides clinical social work services on a designated unit in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of Timberlawn Mental Health System and licensing for the State of Texas. The Social Worker is responsible for psychosocial assessments, individual, group and family therapy, participation in treatment team planning, discharge planning/case management service, crisis intervention and liaison services with referral sources and other departments within the hospital To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency, knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position. Staff must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including adolescents, adults, older adults and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient and partial hospital setting.   Requirements Masters’ degree in Social Work or Master’s degree in Counseling or Psychology Texas Social Work License required (LMSW or LMSW-ACP) or LPC, LPCI Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient setting Prefer knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice CPR Certified

Job Title: Social Worker, MHICM RANGE Company: Department of Veterans Affairs Location: Harlingen, TX Description: AdditionalSearchKeywords:VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is committed to providing the best care to Veterans in Valley, Coastal Bend, and Border area! Be a part of the future, serving the newest VA health care system in the country. The new health care system is comprised of the Corpus Christi, Harlingen, McAllen and Laredo Outpatient Clinics, and a future, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery and Specialty Outpatient Center in Harlingen. Be a part of providing the highest quality and access to health care for all South Texas Veterans right here at home!The clinical and program activities assumed under this position are conducted as part of the Expanded Mental Health Intensive Case Management Rural Access Network Growth Enhancement (MHICM RANGE) located at the Harlingen, Texas VA outpatient clinic. These activities will include services to veterans and significant others in the Homeless Veterans Program. RANGE is administered locally under the Mental Health Product Line. The goal of RANGE is to develop, implement, and assess the benefit of a behaviorally-oriented program of psychosocial rehabilitation, intensive case management, and community-based treatment for chronic mentally ill veterans, who may or may not be homeless. Specialized treatment services are provided in various community settings, including veterans homes, day programs, residential care homes, contract nursing homes, and various other community locations. Work is done in the context of an interdisciplinary treatment team, and extensive liaison activities with other interdisciplinary teams are required to provide continuity of care for assigned veterans in outpatient settings.U.S. Citizenship Education Foreign Education Equivalency VA social worker are prescribed by statute, Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) §7409(b)(9), as amended by section 205 of Public Law 106-419, November 1, 2000. All applicants for the position of social worker in VHA, to qualify for appointment, must:a. Have a Masters degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.b. Be licensed or certified at the Masters level to independently practice social work in a state.GS-12 and Above: In addition to meeting all basic requirements, applicants must have 1 year of professional social work experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. This experience must have demonstrated broad knowledge of social work and superior skill and judgment in professional practice. For research, education and program administration positions, the 1-year requirement must have been in social work research, social work education (class or field instruction) or program administration, as appropriate. Except for social work research positions, the requirement for 1 year of experience in a clinical setting must also be met.

Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER Company: Shannon Medical Center Location: San Angelo, TX Description: Medical Join us for a challenging and rewarding career as a SOCIAL WORKER Licensed Master Social Worker. Current Texas license. Hospital experience/ LCSW preferred. Emergency Department: Monday- Friday with some call. Contact Elizabeth Stinnett Register to View Register to View 120 East Harris Avenue San Angelo, TX 76903

Job Title: Social Worker MSW PRN - (Job Number: 00417-21320) Company: West Houston Medical Center Location: Houston, TX Description: West Houston Medical Center West Houston is a 219-bed acute care hospital located on Richmond Avenue just east of Dairy Ashford. The campus includes the West Houston Doctors' Center and the new Boulevard Medical Plaza housing physicians from a wide range of specialties. West Houston employs more than 900 people and has approximately 500 physicians on staff. We are proud to be a community hospital. West Houston is a great place to work; a great place to be a patient and a great place to practice medicine. DescriptionDepartment Specific Criteria: Clinical skills and practice congruent with accepted best practice standards of care Demonstrates professionalism by appearance, actions, self-development, and guest relations Uses interpersonal skills, which convey a positive and supportive attitude Demonstrates flexibility with schedule changes or changing job assignments to meet patient care needs. Excellent language and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstration of a team approach to work. Able to handle high stress situations. Demonstrates advance practice in assessment and clinical skills and ability to plan and facilitate therapy groups. Qualifications: Masters in Social Work with LCSW licensure required. Two years of social work experience required. Qualificationstrue West Houston Medical Center is a proud affiliate of HCA Houston.

Job Title: Licensed Clincial Social Worker #1053105 Company: American Hospital Service Group Location: Abilene, TX Description: The contract year goes till September 14, 2010 and has the option to renew in one year terms, 2 times taking the full contract till September 14, 2012. The contractor will be responsible for and apply social work procedures and techniques in the evaluation and treatment of psychological/psychiatric disorders. Candidate will provide individual, family & group psychotherapy, as well as couples therapy. Contractor will also be responsible for child, adolescent & family social work services.Schedule- Monday -Friday 7:30am to 4:30pmCandidate will need a minimum of 2 years experience in the last 5 years in the independent practice of clinical social work. Candidate must hold a Masters in Social WorkMust have current BLS certification.A current unrestricted license from any one of the 50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands is acceptable.

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Casey Family Programs Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Employer Information About Casey Family Programs Casey Family Programs’ mission is to provide and improve—and ultimately to prevent the need for—foster care. Established by United Parcel Service founder Jim Casey, we are a Seattle-based national operating foundation that has served children, youth, and families in the child welfare system since 1966. View all our jobs Job The Social Worker carries a caseload and is primarily responsible for the comprehensive care and day-to-day case management of youth and, depending on the needs of the clinical team, could also carry a care coordination caseload of families or/or youth receiving services from Casey Family Programs. Additionally, this social worker will help recruit and train foster families, including helping them through the appropriate licensing and certification processs. The ultimate goal of service delivery is the securing and maintenance of a permanent placement for youth within the full range of permanency planning options to include foster care, reunification with birth parents, kinship care, guardianship, and adoption. The Social Worker facilitates the adjustment, positive growth, development, and eventual self sufficiency of youth and/or the stabilization of caretaking families by utilizing an array of resources which includes family support, physical health, psychological, legal, community, cultural enrichment, and educational services. Nature and Scope of Position: • The Social Worker is on call 24 hours per day subject to each field office’s mode of ensuring coverage. • The Social Worker has no direct supervisory responsibility over other staff positions. However, he/she may assist in orientation or training of new Field Office Social Workers, may act as a practicum instructor for social work students as requested by the Field Office Director, or act as a mentor for social workers, case managers, or other staff members and/or provide guidance to other staff incidental to a specific assignment. • Local travel required for home visits, meetings with families, and other regularly required meetings. Driving on Casey business may require use of personal vehicle; adherence to vehicle safety guidelines and qualification for insurance is required. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Conducts intake/admission studies on new referrals through assessment and evaluation. • Coordinates and implements the selected placement plans with all relevant parties. Consults with Field Office Family Developer and other staff to determine appropriate placement resource. • Coordinates social services, case planning, record keeping, foster home support, and all services as suggested by regular assessment of the youth’s medical, dental, educational, psychological, legal, cultural, and developmental needs. • Maintains regular contact with caregivers and youth and provides support, youth and family guidance, parent education and training to foster parents and other assigned cases as required. • Promotes positive outcomes for youth and families through the development of intensive and comprehensive relationships with each youth and family and the effective management of assigned cases. • When appropriate or as court ordered, maintains contact with and arranges youth's visits with birth family members. • Manages placement disruptions and coordinates the search for appropriate resources to ensure best outcome for youth, new caretaker, and former foster family. • Complies with all Participation Agreement, legal and court-related requirements related to the agency's role as case manager for each youth in the program. • May provide direct interventions through individual, family and/or group work, and maintains a minimum of one face-to-face contact per month with all assigned youth in comprehensive care and required contact with assigned kinship families or transition youth. • Represents Casey Family Programs and the Field Office in the community. In the service of systems improvement endeavors, the Social Worker builds positive community relationships, develops working relationships with other social welfare professionals, learns and transfers best clinical practices, challenges system glitches in the interests of improving, and promotes awareness and advocacy on behalf of child welfare issues. • Coordinates, guides, monitors, and reviews the work of medical staff, tutors, therapists, foster parents, teachers, and courts on a regular and in a goal directed, holistic case planning approach. • Maintains written case records and prepares necessary reports: intake studies, court reports, student aid annual reports, program development proposals, assigned special reports, caseload data for annual budget, etc. as requested by management. Provides these reports in a timely manner and meets ongoing deadline requirements. • Performs foster family evaluations and re-licensing tasks. Identifies resources for respite care for foster families as needed. May assist in foster home recruitment efforts through community presentations and public relations work. • Prepares youth for self-sufficiency through skills and competency training, continuing education or vocational training planning, work experience coordination and career planning. • May consult, teach, facilitate groups, and otherwise assist in the advancement of learning for targeted youth, professionals, and families. • As needed, is responsible for transporting youth on his/her or others caseload. • Is responsible for managing Medicaid/SSI/SSA/CHIPs enrollment/eligibility for youth on his/her caseload whenever appropriate. • Maintains appropriate boundaries with youth. NOTES: Local Residents Preferred (No Relo)

Job Title: LPC/LCSW Company: Location: El Paso, TX Description: Non-profit organization is seeking a person who enjoys working and caring for clients of all ages who have difficulties with behavior thoughts or feelings. Need someone who is sympathetic and has patience. EXPERIENCE: 2 years experience working directly or in-directly with clients who have behavior issuesEDUCATION:Masters degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, or a helping profession related field. Must be licensed as an LPC/ LCSW LANGUAGE: English and Spanish to communicate with staff and clientsREQUIREMENTS: Must pass background and drug test. Must be licensed as an LPC/ LCSW DUTIES:Works with clients of all ages who have difficulties with behavior thoughts or feelings. These difficulties may include depression, anxiety phobias, aggression, child abuse, self harming, eating disorders, and any form of trauma they may have experienced either directly or in-directly. Work as a part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to development treatment and service plans, provide integrated therapies, education, and case management services, monitor progress, and review and adjust plans based on client progress or lack of progress. This is a flexible unit with a great opportunity to work with Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors, case managers, and child care workers to integrate trauma informed services into the residential treatment program. Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and adults. Collaborate with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network to develop training, modify interventions. The therapist will have the opportunity to attend trainings and conferences in multiple locations through the country allowing a great opportunity for advancement and networking.Supervisory Experience Required: NoMinimum Pay: ---Maximum Pay: ---Additional Pay Details: Pay will be discussed at interviewWorkweek: Full Time - 30 hours or more per weekDuration: RegularShift: Days (First)Additional Workweek Details: ---Benefits: 1. Medical/Health Insurance Plan2. Retirement Plan3. Sick Leave4. Vacation LeaveVeterans Only: NoRecovery Act Job: NoFederal Contractor: NoGreen Job: No

Job Title: Social Worker-Therapist, Behavioral Health Company: Baptist Health System Location: San Antonio, TX Description: Social Worker-Therapist, Behavioral Health Department: NBH Psychiatric Adult - Exempt (6620) Schedule: Pool Shift: Variable Hours: weekends Job Details: EDUCATION:  Graduate of an accredited School of Social Work.  LMSW required. EXPERIENCE:  1 year in hospital social work or an equivalent practicum experience. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:  Possession of current Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must have eye/hand/foot coordination, finger/fine dexterity and be able to handle/grip/squeeze and perform repetitive activity.  Must be capable of transferring-vertical/horizontal, lifting/carrying 20 pounds and be able to push/pull, climb, stoop/bend, kneel, walk, sit, stand, and reach. SUMMARY:  The Social Worker/Therapist in colaboration with physicians, staff, and community health resources, is accountable for accurately assessing patient/family psychosocial/socioeconomic needs and coordinating the appropriate community resources at the appropriate times acorss the care continuum to ensure timely care; compliance with regulatory requirements/standards. The Social Worker Therpist will complete timely psychosocial assessments on each patient assigned to them.  Participates in the multidisciplinary treatment plan and team meetings.