Job Description

The Clinic Social Worker I provides a wide range of psychosocial services to patients referred by Legacy providers, including but not limited to: case management, linkages to care, patient advocacy, and psychological and social support.

Essential Functions

• Works within the context of a primary care medical home, applying a team based approach to care while working in partnership with patients/families to promote: timely access to care, understanding of patient care that is culturally sensitive and language appropriate, continuity of care, and the improvement of the whole-person through the teaching of appropriate self-management skills.
• Identify and screen individuals whom have been referred for social service needs from all Legacy service lines.
• Assess each patient’s medical and psychosocial history as it pertains to current service needs.
• Provide information, referrals and assistance with linkage to medical, psychosocial, and basic needs services as needed/requested.
• Advocate on behalf of patients to decrease service gaps and overcome barriers to services.
• Educate, support and empower patients to learn and utilize self-management and advocacy skills in order to understand their rights, advocate for their needs, and overcome barriers to services.
• Monitor the efficacy and quality of services through periodic re-evaluation with peers and supervisor.
• Adhere to all CSW Team guidelines and standards to maintain accurate, timely, and consistent documentation.
• Participates in Legacy’s Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance Program.
• Attend training by DSHS/HHSC to become certified under Medicaid’s Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women Program (CPW) and maintain a caseload of CPW patients (licensed staff).Follow program standards and protocols, including completing Comprehensive Assessments and Service Plans with approved patients.

Maintain paperwork and documentation necessary for program standards.
Stay abreast of all program updates through quarterly webinars and DSHS/HHSC communication regarding program policy updates and changes.

• If Clinic Social Worker is seeking Clinical Supervision additional duties will be as follows:Maintain a direct patient care caseload within the Behavioral Health department, which will include the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients with clinical needs.

Meet with LCSW Supervisor on-site for Clinical Supervision sessions as per the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners requirements.

• Attend one community coalition or community case management meeting monthly.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promote effective working relationships and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attend required training and ongoing education offered by the agency, including, but not limited to: safety trainings and education sessions on Universal Precautions.
• Must be able to travel between locations as needed.
• Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by Legacy standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Training Requirements

• LBSW or LMSW required.
• Candidates are required to become certified to provide billable services under the DSHS/HHSC Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) program and thus must meet all eligibility requirements of the program.
• All licensed social workers must maintain their professional licenses as defined by the respective Texas licensing/examining boards.
• Social workers must comply with all applicable recognitions/designations, such as the Independent Practice Recognition as defined by Texas licensing/examining board.

Work Experience Requirements

• One year or more of medical social work experience preferred.
• Spanish speaking required

Benefits

• 9 Holiday + 1 Floating Holiday
• PTO
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Medical / Vision / Dental (if eligible)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77074: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• LBSW or LMSW (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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