Description

　　Introduction

　　Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Licensed Social Worker you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

　　Benefits

　　HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

　　Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

　　Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

　　Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

　　401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

　　Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

　　Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

　　Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

　　Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

　　Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

　　Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

　　Colleague recognition program

　　Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

　　Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

　　Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

　　Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

　　Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Licensed Social Worker where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

　　Job Summary and Qualifications

　　The Social Worker is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions as needed for both the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The Social Worker performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high risk screening, focused emotional supports, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The Social Worker 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 Social Worker is dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engaging in creative, compassionate problem-solving.

　　What you will do in this role:

　　You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.

　　You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.

　　You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.

　　You will obtain input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. You will reassess and modify the patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.

　　You will participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and perform proactive discharge planning.

　　You will provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.

　　You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.

　　What you will need for this role:

　　Requires LMSW, or LBSW,

　　BLS certification required

　　Requires Master's Degree, or Bachelor's in Social Work

　　HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-clear-lake) is a 530+ bed hospital where sophisticated, world-class medicine meets the comfort, care and convenience of a community hospital . For more than 40 years, we have proudly been providing high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive healthcare to the Houston Bay Area. We opened our doors in 1972 and now employ 2,000+ staff members and 900+ physicians in a wide range of specialties. Our specialists offer more talent and experience than any other hospital in the region. We are a Level II Trauma Center and the only exclusive heart hospital south of Houston . Our accredited center provides nationally-recognized care in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery of cardiovascular diseases. HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake offers a variety of other services, including Woman Services, Pediatric Care, Breast Diagnostic Center, ACR-accredited Imaging Center, Wound Care Treatment Center featuring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

　　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.

　　"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

　　HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

　　If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Licensed Social Worker opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

　　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.