Social Worker - Emergency Dept. - Military Veterans
at Cook Children's Health Care System
Location:
Medical Center-ProsperDepartment:
Case ManagementShift:
First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:
40Summary:
This Social Worker will work with patients who utilize the Emergency Department of Prosper Medical Center. The Social Worker will provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, case management/discharge planning, referral linkage, and emotionally supportive counseling to maintain functional behavior within families.The social worker assesses families for needed assistance with resource procurement that aids the family's efforts in caring for their child and makes referrals to outside agencies for families in need of assistance. Must be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and perform administrative tasks. This position requires an assertive person who is able to communicate effectively, have discussions involving difficult topics, problem-solve, and think critically. This position will be available to other floors during the scheduled shift to assist with any social work needs.
Required Education & Experience:
MSW or MSSW from an accredited school.
Previous experience in hospital or ER setting preferred.
Prior experience working with children and their families preferred.
Required Certification/Licensure:
Current Texas License for LMSW.
Basis Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers required within 30 days of employment.
About Us:
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
Prosper, TX
Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.
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