Moore County Hospital District (MCHD) is an award winning  Critical Access Hospital located in the High Plains of Texas in the town of Dumas.  The National Association of Rural Hospitals named MCHD to the Top 20 Rural Hospitals in the US for Quality (#9)! MCHD serves a population base that covers six counties and consistently performs alongside top hospitals in the nation, both rural and urban, in clinical measures, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction. MCHD is a recipient of the Hurst Gold Standard of Nursing Award, the Studer Excellence in Patient Care Award, the TORCH Light award, the Joint Commission Top Performer award, the Texas Healthcare Quality Improvement Award, the Studer Healthcare Partner of the Month award, the Home Care Elite award, and more.  MCHD's 2019 Press Ganey Employee Engagement Survey ranked MCHD in the top 95% of healthcare organizations nationally for employee job satisfaction and engagement, in the top 96% for 2020 and 2021!  MCHD has averaged in the 94th percentile in the US over the past 8 years! This is a Full-Time Position. WHAT YOU'LL DO:   SUMMARY:  Responsible for providing professional services to patients/residents and their families related to health and social needs in the following service areas: Primary Care Clinics, with cross training to Acute Care, Long Term Care, and Hospice.  Collaborates with other community agencies/facilities as needed at the District level and for population health endeavors.    The social service employee works in collaboration and continuous partnership with patients, family/caregivers, healthcare providers, and community resources to: * Promote timely access to appropriate care * Increase comprehension through culturally and linguistically appropriate communication and education * Connect patients to relevant community resources with the goal of enhancing patient health, increasing patient satisfaction, and reducing health care costs The social worker is expected to serve as a contact point, advocate, and informational resource for patients, care teams, payers, and community resources.  He/She will conduct one-on-one extended patient meetings as well as follow-up with patients, family/caregivers, healthcare staff, and community resources as needed via secure email, phone calls, and/or other communications.  The social worker is expected to assess patients for unmet health and social needs, monitor for adherence to care plans, evaluate effectiveness, evaluate progress, and facilitate changes as needed.  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Sufficient to obtain licensure by the State of Texas in Social Work. Bachelor or Masters of Social Work Required.  EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: One year of Social Work experience preferred. Proficiency in communication technologies (email, cell phone, fax, etc.)  Highly organized with ability to keep accurate notes and records.  Local knowledge about community healthcare and social welfare resources.  LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Current Texas Social Worker License Texas Drivers License OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Proof of current auto insurance.  Core values consistent with patient and family centered approach to care.  Demonstrates appropriate and tactful communication skills.  Positive, respectful, and professional customer service.