social worker

Job Summary:

Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.

Job Classification: Clinical

Lines of Authority: Reports to Director of Nursing

Job Qualifications:

Education:        Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Social Work from a state accredited program. If has a Bachelor’s degree and is hired after 12/02/08, must be supervised by a Master’s of Social Work (§418.114).

Licensure:        Texas Certification; Texas Driver’s License

Experience:      One (1) year social worker experience in a healthcare agency.

Skills:               Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile.

Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patient homes in various conditions. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting required; requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/family needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet family/patient psychosocial needs.

Essential Functions: