Social Worker - Outpatient MSW

Who We AreJPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network features 75 locations across Fort Worth, with John Peter Smith Hospital -home to Tarrant County's first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, only psychiatric emergency services site, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation - and more than 40 community-based clinics. All told, our network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim is our multispecialty medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving the JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance
outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three rules:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, visit www.jpshealthnet.org.
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Job Title:

Social Worker - Outpatient MSW

Requisition Number:

25627

Employment Type:

Full Time

Division:

Clinical Integration

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Job Category:

Allied Health

Hours Worked:

Location:

South Campus Health Center

Shift Worked:

Day

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Provides brief supportive counseling to patients and families exhibiting complex family dynamics directly impacting patient care.
4. Assists patients and families to cope with and manage life-changing diseases, death and dying, advanced directive education, disabilities, etc.
5. Supports patients and providers with reviewing and completing various eligibility forms for social programs, funding sources, durable medical equipment, etc.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Educates patients and families regarding various care options (i.e. home care, nursing home, hospice, etc.) and ensures that the patient's choices are incorporated into the care coordination plan.
9. Documents each component of the case management process and related activities in the electronic medical record system according to departmental guidelines.
10. Assists with cost containment, short-term intervention, ambulatory and community-based care, and decentralization of services.
11. Works as a member of the interdisciplinary team as the patient advocate.
12. Complies with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and maintains legal and regulatory accountability.
13. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:
• Master's 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:
2500 Circle Drive
Fort Worth, Texas, 76119
United States