Social Worker - Outpatient MSW

Company: JPS Health Network
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system for Tarrant County in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network includes an acute care hospital andmore than 40 community-based clinics, including19 school-based clinics. John Peter Smith Hospital is home to Tarrant County's first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, its only psychiatric emergency services site and has the largest hospital-based family medicine residency program in the nation. Our network employs more than 6,500 people.Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group. Acclaim has over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network in specialties ranging from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim group has been formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial and clinical performanceoutcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.To view all job vacancies, visitwww.jobs.jpshealthnet.org/ or www.teamacclaim.org.Job Description:Description: The Social Worker I Outpatient assists patients and their family members by obtaining services or initiating referrals in an effort to eliminate personal or environmental barriers which may interfere with maximum benefits of health care. This job supports the provider and interdisciplinary team in facilitating and coordinating patient care through the continuum.Typical Duties:* Performs psychosocial assessments to identify individualized needs and develops a plan to address each need that takes into consideration the requests of the patient/family. Makes referrals to the appropriate resources within the JPS Health Network and within the community.* Collaborates one-on-one, in huddles or team meetings with Providers, Nurse Case Managers and Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) staff focusing on identifying the needs of complex high risk patients.* Provides brief supportive counseling to patients and families exhibiting complex family dynamics directly impacting patient care.* Assists patients and families to cope with and manage life-changing diseases, death and dying, advanced directive education, disabilities, etc.* Supports patients and providers with reviewing and completing various eligibility forms for social programs, funding sources, durable medical equipment, etc.* Follows-ups with patients and families ensuring that services provided are helpful, appropriate, and adequate. Develops and sustains long term working relationships with patients and families.* Aids with care coordination for patients with complex psychosocial needs including providing services in a variety of settings (i.e. PCMH, patient homes, hospitals and other health care locations). Local travel may be required to perform duties at multiple sites.* Educates patients and families regarding various care options (i.e. home care, nursing home, hospice, etc.) and ensures that the patients choices are incorporated into the care coordination plan.* Documents each component of the case management process and related activities in the electronic medical record system according to departmental guidelines.* Assists with cost containment, short-term intervention, ambulatory and community-based care, and decentralization of services.* Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team as the patient advocate.* Complies with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and maintains legal and regulatory accountability.* Performs other job related duties as assigned.??Qualifications:Required Education and Experience:* Masters Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.* 2 plus years social work experience (including internship work) with one year in a health care setting.Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:* Social Work licensure through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.* BCLS may be obtained subsequent to hire.Preferred Licensure/Certification:* Case Management Certification (ACM or CCM).Location Address:1450 8th AvenueFort Worth, Texas, 76104United States

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