Social Worker

Social Worker

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $38.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly skilled Social Worker to support a leading healthcare system in The Woodlands, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed social work professional with hospital and/or behavioral health experience who is passionate about helping patients and families navigate complex psychosocial needs, access community resources, and achieve successful care and discharge outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs, risks, barriers, and available support systems.

   

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

   

• Identify and coordinate appropriate community resources, social programs, financial assistance, and support services.

   

• Provide psychosocial support and intervention related to medical conditions, hospitalization, behavioral health needs, family dynamics, and discharge planning.

   

• Assist patients and families in navigating complex social, emotional, financial, and environmental challenges that may impact care.

   

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, case management, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

   

• Communicate recommendations and updates effectively while supporting a family-centered approach to care.

   

• Assist with identifying and addressing barriers to treatment, discharge, and continuity of care.

   

• Provide support to patients and families experiencing grief, bereavement, end-of-life decisions, and other emotionally complex situations.

   

• Support families involved in legally or socially complex cases and connect them with appropriate community and institutional resources.

   

• Utilize crisis intervention, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills when addressing challenging psychosocial situations.

   

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.

   

• Protect patient privacy and maintain confidentiality of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

   

• Participate in interdisciplinary communication, handoffs, and care coordination activities.

   

• Perform other duties as assigned.

   

Qualifications

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

   

• Current Texas social work licensure required: LMSW, LCSW, or LMSW-AP.

   

• Hospital experience and/or Behavioral Health experience required.

   

• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing individualized plans of care.

   

• Strong understanding of psychosocial needs across diverse patient populations.

   

• Experience coordinating community resources and support services.

   

• Ability to manage crisis situations and complex psychosocial needs.

   

• Experience supporting patients and families through grief, bereavement, and end-of-life situations preferred.

   

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

   

• Strong professional listening and relationship-building abilities.

   

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

   

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

   

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

   

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

   

Why Join Dean's Professional Services?

• Competitive pay starting at $38.00/hour

   

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

   

• Consistent Monday-Friday daytime schedule

   

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families within a leading healthcare organization

   

• Work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team

   

• Gain valuable experience in hospital-based social work and complex patient care

   

• Supportive, professional, and patient-centered work environment

   

• Career growth opportunities with a nationally recognized healthcare staffing organization

   

Dean's Professional Services is a national, award-winning staffing firm. Since 1993, we have connected over 50,000 healthcare professionals with leading organizations across the country by matching exceptional talent with rewarding career opportunities.

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

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