Social Worker MSW

at  Medical City McKinney

McKinney, TX 75069, USA -

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Immediate30 Nov, 2024Not Specified01 Sep, 20241 year(s) or aboveGeneral Surgery,Health,Oncology,Crisis Intervention,Biopsychosocial Assessments,Color,Discharge Planning,Orthopedics,Case Management,Medicare,Acute,Sensitivity,Transplant,Advance Directives,Referrals,Consultation,Access,Community Outreach,InterventionsNoNo
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INTRODUCTION

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Social Worker MSW? At Medical City McKinney, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

NOTE: ELIGIBILITY FOR BENEFITS MAY VARY BY LOCATION.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker MSW like you to be a part of our team.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • This is a Full Time Day Shift position, Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, with rotating weekends*
    The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions as needed for both the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high risk screening, focused emotional supports, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW will also assist in post-acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients identified with post-discharge behavioral health and patient assistance/resource needs, and arranges and facilitates Family Care Conferences to support patient, family, and discharge planning goals. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engaging in creative, compassionate problem-solving. The MSW maintains a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes, and possesses a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility. The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, ED, and responds to physician, non-discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.

What You Will Do In This Role:

  • Works collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs. Maintains effective communication between members of the care team.
  • Identified and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical and spiritual.
  • Performs thorough assessments and develops appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
  • Obtains input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. Reassesses and modifies patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
  • Participates in the interdisciplinary care planning process and performs proactive discharge planning.
  • Provides education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
  • Coordinates and facilitates meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. Assists patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
  • Engages in community outreach and program development to support patients/families/caregivers.
  • Provides expertise in post-acute services and community resources.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of patient rights, advance directives, ethical issues, and confidentiality requirements.
  • Responds promptly to referrals from RN CM or other staff who identify risk factors for social determinants of health, emotional support, and coping.
  • Intervenes with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. Engages in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
  • Provides emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end of life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”

What Qualifications You Will Need:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work required
  • Currently licensed as Registered Master of Social Work in the state of TX
  • At least 1 year Acute care social work experience required
  • Knowledgeable about internal, community, and post acute care resources
  • Certification in social work or case management preferred
  • Basic social worker skills including but not limited to empathy, sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity, advocacy, communication and crisis intervention

Medical City McKinney opened its doors more than 90 years ago. We are a 285+ bed acute care hospital. We serve the residents of McKinney and northern Collin County. Our main campus is a Level III Trauma Center. We provide emergency services at our main campus and at Medical City ER Stonebridge. We have cardiovascular and neurological services. We offer general surgery, orthopedics and women’s services. Additionally, a Level II neonatal intensive care unit and behavioral health services. Medical City McKinney is a Primary Stroke Center. We are also a stroke rehabilitation center. We are certified by The Joint Commission for total hip and total knee replacement. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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“Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Social Worker MSW opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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Responsibilities:

  • Works collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs. Maintains effective communication between members of the care team.
  • Identified and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical and spiritual.
  • Performs thorough assessments and develops appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
  • Obtains input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. Reassesses and modifies patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
  • Participates in the interdisciplinary care planning process and performs proactive discharge planning.
  • Provides education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
  • Coordinates and facilitates meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. Assists patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
  • Engages in community outreach and program development to support patients/families/caregivers.
  • Provides expertise in post-acute services and community resources.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of patient rights, advance directives, ethical issues, and confidentiality requirements.
  • Responds promptly to referrals from RN CM or other staff who identify risk factors for social determinants of health, emotional support, and coping.
  • Intervenes with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. Engages in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
  • Provides emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end of life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:6.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

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McKinney, TX 75069, USA