Licensed Master Social Worker

Job Duties:

The Licensed Master Social Worker systematically intervenes to provide clinical social work and complex discharge planning to patients and their families who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources and qualify for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. 

Requirements:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Master of Social Work program (MSW)

Licenses/Certifications: Current license as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas required; ACM certification from American Case Management Association (ACMA)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Field placement or internship in health services/health care provider experience.

• Acute inpatient hospital social work experience preferred.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of DSM V and ICD-10 manuals.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in social work assessment and treatment of patients for mental health status and substance abuse screening.

• Excellent therapeutic communication and negotiation skills in interactions with patients, families, physicians and health care team colleagues.