Social Worker-The Woodlands, TX
Location: Houston, TX
Pay Rate: Starting at $36.00/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 3:00 PM-11:30 PM
Dean's Professional Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and experienced Social Worker to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed social work professional with hospital and behavioral health experience who is passionate about providing psychosocial support, coordinating patient care, and helping patients and families navigate complex medical and emotional situations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patient and family needs, risk factors, and barriers to care.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care based on patients' psychosocial needs.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to establish appropriate goals and interventions.
- Communicate clinical recommendations and coordinate patient handoffs to support continuity of care.
- Identify and coordinate community resources to address patients' social, emotional, physical, and environmental needs.
- Provide support and intervention for patients and families experiencing behavioral, emotional, or crisis situations.
- Assist families with complex family dynamics and identify barriers to treatment and discharge planning.
- Provide emotional support and guidance during end-of-life care, grief, and bereavement situations.
- Support patients and families involved in legally complex situations and connect them with appropriate community resources.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills when addressing complex psychosocial needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation and protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.
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)
- Previous hospital experience required.
- Behavioral health experience required.
- Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing patient care plans.
- Knowledge of community resources and patient support services.
- Experience handling crisis situations, complex psychosocial needs, and family dynamics.
- Ability to provide grief and bereavement support.
- Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent professional listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
Why Join Dean's Professional Services?
- Competitive pay starting at $36.00/hour.
- Consistent Monday-Friday schedule, 3:00 PM-11:30 PM.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.
- Collaborative environment working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Opportunity to utilize and strengthen clinical social work skills.
- 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.