Medical Social Worker (BSW) jobs in Brownsville, TX

POSITION SUMMARY

Accountable for coordinating, developing, executing, monitoring and evaluation of Social Service activities. Social Work activities encompass: accurately assessing patient/family psychosocial/socioeconomic needs and coordinating the appropriate community resource to ensure timely care, compliance with regulatory requirements/standards and effective/efficient use of hospital resources. Works in collaborative practice with the physician and other members of the health care team to meet patient-specific and age-related patient needs, linking cost resource management and quality to patient care. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Social Work.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Ability to work autonomously and make independent judgments.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 2 years acute care experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License - LBSW

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: CCM, ACM

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR ) BLS-obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.