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*JOB SUMMARY* ***Candidate must have Health Plan/MCO experience!*** The Social Worker MSW 2 provides patients and family members with highly complex education, consultation and advice needed to cope with issues which arise from various emotional or physical problems as outlined by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiner scope of practice. Coordinates a variety of services including crisis intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning and implementation, and psychosocial assessments. Collaborates in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives. *Location: Remote - Candidates must reside in Texas! - must visit 1-2x a year* *Setting: Case Management* *Schedule: Full Time - Monday-Friday 8am-5pm* *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE* Conducts and documents difficult and sensitive specialized psycho-social assessments/evaluations to interpret social, environmental, and medical needs of the patient. Employs advanced practice methods in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans. Provides patient and family education and serves as a professional resource. Provides or supervises plan of care interventions to include resource and referral assistance, crisis intervention, prevention, education, patient advocacy, bereavement, therapy, and counseling as appropriate. Collaborates with the healthcare team and involves the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans. Serves as a liaison with community resources and their staff to facilitate smooth transition and placement of the patient within the assigned service line. Provides consultation and guidance to other social services staff. Collaborates with other healthcare team members to facilitate the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes. Leads performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and analysis, development, and participation in continuing education programs. Prepares and writes professional reports, letters, and case summaries. Provides backup supervisory support for the department under the direction of department leadership. Leads performance improvement initiatives either within or out of the department. Leads or participates in clinical or scholarly research activities leading toward academic publication, presentation in regional or national conferences or a change in clinical practice in healthcare systems. Represents the hospital or the social work profession on community boards, professional organizations such as National Association of Social Workers or American Case Management Association, college or university councils, government or city initiatives, linking the health care system to the community. Provides field instructor services to schools of social work for the purpose of training Bachelor or Master?s program interns to the hospital or health care setting. *KEY SUCCESS FACTORS* Knowledge of human behavior, performance, individual differences in ability, personality, interests, psychosocial methods, and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Knowledge of the principles and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations and communities. Listening and interpersonal skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Skill in the use of computers and related software applications. Advanced practice skills in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans. Ability to perform highly complex and specialized casework services. Ability to gather, record, and analyze data. Ability to assist individuals in recognizing and solving problems. Ability to provide advice and consultation to other social workers. *BENEFITS* Our competitive benefits package includes the following - Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level *QUALIFICATIONS* - EDUCATION - Masters' - MAJOR - Social Work - EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience - CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of the following through the state of TX: LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP.