Job Description : Social Worker II

Social Worker II

Are you ready to be professionally challenged? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and committed professionals?

Then the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) may be just the place for you! The HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state, and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco.

The HSCS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission.

The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan.

Social Worker II The Social Worker II will work under direct supervision of the Social Work Supervisor. The Social Worker II functions as an active member of a multidisciplinary team on an inpatient psychiatric unit at the San Antonio State Hospital.

May provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions and addictions, including severe mental illness in adults.

The social worker will follow assigned patients through the course of their stay or until their transfer to another unit.

Services provided to the patients include : Social assessments, assessments of patients, participating in the diagnosis of patients, recovery / treatment planning, provision of treatment, involvement in patient and family education, general casework, and coordination of aftercare services.

The social worker will also participate as an active member of the treatment team. Treatment methods include the provision of individual, marital, couple, family, psychoeducational and process group therapy, supportive counseling, direct practice, and psychotherapy.

Licensed Social workers are qualified to use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 (DSM-5), the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), and other diagnostic classification systems in assessment, diagnosis and other activities.

This position could provide the opportunity to work with a variety of units to include : Acute Care, Forensic 46B (incompetent to stand trial) and 46C (not guilty by reason of insanity), Residential, Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and Geriatric. Essential Job Functions :

1.Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

2. Provides advanced social work services to include : Writing Social Assessments of the patient to aid in identifying the psychosocial, economic, and physical needs of clients, assess clients’ support systems and available community supports.

3. Participates as an active member of the treatment team completing admission assessments, to help in the development of individualized treatment plans, and engages in routine treatment plan reviews to monitor treatment progress and continual assessment of ongoing needs.

4. Serves as liaison between clients and their families, state and judicial systems, and facility or treatment providers.

Provides patient and family education; make referrals to appropriate resources. Facilitates clinical, therapeutic, and / or psychosocial groups.

5. Provides continuity of care and coordinated discharge planning by involving the patient, family / significant others (with consent), as well as the committing court, county jail, and Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA), for an orderly discharge that includes a referral for continued treatment and services.

6. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and / or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and / or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and / or location. Knowledge Skills Abilities :

1. Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques and practices of social work as applied to individuals, groups and families.

2. Knowledge of hospital procedures / SOPs, Medicare and Joint Commission standards.

3. Skills in effectively utilizing community resources and making referrals in conjunction with discharge planning and continuity of care.

4. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other disciplines and groups to exercise tact and good judgement when dealing with people;

to communicate effectively using both oral and written methods.

5. Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers as well as students.

6. Ability to use a computer is also very important.

About the Position : Vacancies are located at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TexasandWillford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

• Recruitment / Relocation Incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Benefits

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits. However, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

Health insurance

Most employees are eligible for the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHB). This program offers health insurance for you, your spouse and your children under the age of 26.

It offers many different health plan choices, so you can find a plan that works best for you and your family.

Dental and vision insurance

Most employees are also eligible for the Federal Employee Dental Vision Insurance Plan (FEDVIP). FEDVIP is a separate insurance plan from FEHB.

You can sign up for dental plan, a vision plan or both types of insurance. You can choose from several different plans to cover yourself, your spouse and your unmarried, dependent children up to the age of 22.

Life insurance

Most employees are eligible for the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program (FEGLI). You can choose coverage starting at one year’s salary up to more than six times your salary, and you can get coverage on the lives of your spouse and eligible children too.

Long-term care insurance

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long-term care insurance to help pay for costs of care when you can no longer perform everyday tasks for yourself like eating, dressing and bathing, due to a chronic illness, injury, disability or aging.

If you’re eligible for the Federal Health Benefits Program, then you’re also eligible to apply for FLTCIP. Certain medical conditions, or combinations of conditions, will prevent some people from being approved for coverage.

You must apply to find out if you’re eligible to enroll.

Flexible spending accounts

The Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) is a great way to help you save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to help pay for eligible healthcare or child care costs.

If you’re eligible as a new or current federal employee, then you can set up either a healthcare or dependent care flexible spending account or both.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

University Health System is one of the largest employers in San Antonio. We are a nationally renowned teaching hospital consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies and clinical research.

Our mission is to improve the good health of the community through high quality compassionate patient care, innovation, education and discovery.

We are currently looking for LCSW’s to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with a reputation for exceptional service and patient care.

What you will do :

Provides professional level skills required in the clinical practice of social work, affording direct and indirect services to clients in health settings and working with a multidisciplinary team in evaluation and treatment planning for individuals, families and groups.

Offers a broad spectrum of social work services to clients with a multiplicity of needs. Serves as a role model and clinical trainer for other staff, establishing priorities for self and peers, ensuring that services are rendered in a prompt, efficient and effective manner.

Actively supports the policies and procedures of the University Health.

What we require :

Current licensure for the state of Texas as an LCSW is required.

A Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school, three year's current experience in social work and demonstrated level of clinical social work skills indicative of ability to engage in self-regulated practice are required.

Minimum of one year providing supervision to social workers or other related fields is preferred.

Why you should apply :

FSA accounts

Retirement plans

Amazing Medical Benefits (Vision plan Included)

Dental

Education reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Generous PTO accrual

University Health was recognized as a 2022 Top U.S. Workplace.

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a full time Social Worker position in the San Antonio area.

Job Description :

Providing social service activity as it relates to the patients and their families. This includes treatment, planning, and consultation with other staff members.

Experience in assessing the patient’s and their family’s emotional and social factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential.

Assisting in discharge planning from agency service when care is no longer appropriate by submitting a written summary of services provided.

This includes an assessment of the patient’s current status to be retained in the patient’s chart. Participate in discharge planning, and in-services programs related to the needs of the patient.

Qualifications :

• Licensed Social Worker in the State of Texas - required
• 1+ years' experience with license - required
• Experience with Hospice or Home Health - preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Clean background, drug screen, and driving record

Benefits :

• Semi-monthly pay periods - Direct Deposit
• Healthcare Benefits Include : Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(K)
• PTO (Personal Time Off)
• Holiday Pay
• $3,000 Sign On Bonus

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Description

Provide varied social work (SW) services to managed care patients and their families.Aid in development of treatment plans, patient discharge needs, and provide social, emotional and mental assessments on patients.

Act as an advocate for members and their families linking them to educational resource and community resources to support their healthcare.

SW participates in GMG High Risk meeting or Case Management (CM) team meeting to optimize care plane, treatment plans and GMG protocols.

Serves as a resource to the care team.

Essential Functions :

• Serve as a strong resource to GMG physicians, clinical staff and CM staff regarding community services, resources, and facilities to best serve the patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of utilization management, care coordination, and current standards of care as a foundation for assessment and planning activities.
• Assess the medical, physical, psycho-social and transition needs of patients and families in various settings (hospital, SNF, home, clinic, etc.

to create individualized transitional and social plans.

• Conduct periodic reassessments and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families to optimize the plan of care, increase customer satisfaction and minimize misunderstandings.
• Confer with physician(s), case manager, and other pertinent sources to gather and provide information to the care team.
• Communicate with the MC Medical Director as indicated on pertinent patients to discuss patient status, issues, questions.

8.Document pertinent patient / family communications, referral authorizations and plans into the EMR in a timely manner.

9.Document appropriately in complex care database and other associated work-related systems.

10.Maintain current knowledge of health plan benefits, health plan contracts and preferred provider network.

11.Assume responsibility for personal and professional development and maintenance of skills in social work

12.Exercise tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

• Demonstrate effective decision-making and individual reasoning to the solution of problems.
• Attend and participate in assigned meetings.

15.Maintains strictest member and company confidentiality; Ensures member health information is secured each day.

16.Able to work efficiently under pressure.

17.Perform other duties as assigned.

Computer Skills :

Strong computer skills required; Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet software

Supervisory Responsibilities :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

Education, Job Experience, and Skills :

• Must have degree in social work (BSW) from an accredited program.
• Two or more years of managed care experience .
• At least 3 years of diverse clinical experience in caring for the acutely ill patients with multiple disease conditions in adult and geriatric populations.

4.Able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal format.Strong interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED Language SKILLS :

Bilingual (English / Spanish) language proficiency required.

Work Environment :

Depending upon the area assigned, may be 100% clinical setting or office setting in a clinical environment, Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing facility, or patient home environment.

Faced paced setting, with the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as required; May take after hours phone calls

Physical Requirements :

Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs.

Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Social Work.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

CPR Certification

Social Worker