University Medical Center of El Paso Jobs (2)

Job Description :

Provides individual / group therapy / education / support services to patients, families and staff. Provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and information to patients and families.

Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to affect positive patient and family outcomes. Applies theoretical learning, policies and procedures.

Carries out a plan of service at a basic level. Works closely with Supervisor for guidance and supervision.

Required Skills :

• Knowledgeable of Social Work principles and standard practices.
• Skilled in areas of communication at various patient, family, hospital, and community levels, and the use of skills in rapport establishment, engagement of the patient and family members, focusing, negotiation, conflict mediation, facilitator and advocacy within a patient, family, and Care Team centered approach to care in an acute care setting a bio-psychosocial perspective to patient care.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable of community resources.
• Able to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Mastery of organizational and prioritizing capacities to be able to apply in a fast pace setting.
• Demonstrated ability to connect patients and families with appropriate services utilizing a patient centered approach to care.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity with approach to care.
• Able to communicate orally and in writing in English and Spanish to include therapeutic counseling interventions.

Required Experience :

Work Experience :

0 1 year of professional experience in social work, preferably in a hospital setting.

License / Registration / Certification :

Social Work License (LBSW) in the state of Texas.

Education and Training :

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.

Job Description :

The Security Officer (Level I) performs security duties under direct supervision and with clearly defined guidelines in support of Hospital Security by providing a safe and secure environment to prevent theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.

Coordinates all security activities with primary focus on internal and external Customer Service.

Required Skills :

• Ability to apply Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with various individuals in stressful, highly sensitive situations.
• Ability to work effectively with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in unusual situations and in involvement with aggressive and violent psychiatric patients, visitors and intruders.
• Must be available to be contacted in case of an emergency.
• Ability to speak fluently in English and Spanish preferred.

Required Experience :

Work Experience :

One year of work related experience in a security setting required.

Must have no felony or misdemeanor convictions.

Licensure / Registration / Certification :

Current CPR Certification; or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Education and Training :

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Must complete Hospital’s in-service course (CPI) within three months of employment; and IHSS Basic Security course within six months of employment.

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