Social Worker MSW

Hours of Work : 8:00am-5:00pm Days Of Week : Monday-Friday Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America) Job Description : Your Job: Job Purpose: The Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services (e.g. assessment, supportive guidance, referral and follow-up) to MHS patients and their families. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Your Job Requirements: Education Masters Degree in Social Work Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred) LMSW/LSW or eligibility for LSSWL/LSW as licensed by the Texas Board of Social Worker Examiners. Must obtain licensure within one year of hire date. Related Work Experience and Other Skills Work Experience: 1 year of experience in health related setting Your Job Responsibilities: Assist with other patient assistance programs (e.

g. Med Assist) as directed Consults with the physician and multidisciplinary team members to share an understanding of the psychosocial and environmental factors that may affect treatment and/or discharge plans. Coordinates resources. Maintains current knowledge of available Federal, State and Community resources to meet social, health, or financial problems of patients and families Oversees work of social work interns and volunteers.

Participates in educational activities, care conferences, in-service education offerings, and staff meetings. Performs record keeping functions in designated software program and maintains all required documentation including psycho-social assessments. Plans for discharges. Provide for continuity of care by promoting interdisciplinary patient care planning as it relates to discharges.

Provides patient education as needed. Prepare departmental reports and analysis as requested. When applicable, provide assistance to palliative care patients and their families and/or significant others to include but not limited to: psychosocial assessments with consideration of cultural aspects, age and developmental needs of individuals.

Identify immediate and anticipated needs, assist in overcoming social, economic and emotional barriers to effective coping and supporting survivors in anticipatory grief process and immediately following the death of a patient. Where applicable, assists with appropriate transfer and referrals to long term facilities or to programs for substance abuse, psychiatric programs, or to a shelter.

Assures that correct documentation accompanies patients transferring to a lower level of care. Schedules the appropriate level of transport and obtains the necessary certification from the 3rd party payer. Other duties as assigned Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System.

Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more.

The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace: Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025 Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025 Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025