What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker / Case Management position at Seton Medical Center Harker Heights?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Case Management Acute Care Social Worker in Harker Heights, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services, and more.
Responsibilities
The Case Manager SW is responsible for assessing and coordinating patient care across the continuum, utilizing accepted community and professional guidelines to manage social, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, and financial needs for the patient and the patient’s caregiver. Reporting to the Director of Case Management, the Case Manager SW supports patients and family members to develop coping strategies, develops of discharge plans, assists with bereavement counseling as well as working with state and local law enforcement entities to ensure venerable patients are protected.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.
- Must be licensed BSW or LMSW within 6 months of hire or transfer into position.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 2 years’ social work experience in any setting.
- Experience in acute care hospital case management.
- Certification in case management (ACM or CCM).