Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $36.00/hour

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday | 1:00 PM-9:30 PM (30-minute lunch)

Dean's Professional Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and detail-oriented Medical Social Worker to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed social work professional with experience in psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, family support, and community resource coordination. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with patients and families facing complex medical, emotional, and social challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs, risk factors, and barriers to care.

   

• Perform suicide ideation (SI) assessments and reassessments as appropriate.

   

• Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

   

• Coordinate with parents, caregivers, Child Protective Services (CPS), and community agencies to support patient care.

   

• Identify and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.

   

• Provide psychosocial support, counseling, and intervention during difficult or crisis situations.

   

• Assist patients and families with complex family dynamics, behavioral concerns, and barriers to treatment or discharge.

   

• Apply problem-solving, critical-thinking, and de-escalation skills to address challenging situations.

   

• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families during end-of-life care, grief, and bereavement situations.

   

• Support families involved in legally complex cases and facilitate referrals to appropriate community resources.

   

• Communicate clinical recommendations and patient updates effectively during interdisciplinary team discussions and patient handoffs.

   

• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality.

   

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

   

• One of the following active licenses required:
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

     

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

     

  • Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practitioner (LMSW-AP)

     

   

• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing patient care plans.

   

• Experience working with mental health populations and complex psychosocial situations.

   

• Experience working with CPS, parents, caregivers, and community resources.

   

• Experience in a medical hospital setting preferred.

   

• Previous experience in inpatient psychiatric facilities or mental health authorities preferred.

   

• Knowledge of crisis intervention, grief and bereavement support, and family dynamics.

   

• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and sound judgment skills.

   

• Excellent professional listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.

   

• Ability to manage sensitive situations while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.

   

• Strong documentation and care coordination skills.

   

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Competitive pay starting at $36.00/hour.

   

• Consistent Wednesday-Sunday schedule, 1:00 PM-9:30 PM.

   

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families.

   

• Collaborative environment working alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

   

• Opportunity to apply clinical social work skills in a healthcare setting.

   

• Access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

   

• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

   

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm. Since 1993, we have connected over 50,000 professionals with leading organizations nationwide by matching talent with the right skills, experience, and culture fit. We provide temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing solutions across healthcare, administrative, and hospitality industries.

Apply today at www.deansprofessionalservices.com or call 713-785-7483 for more information.