Description

StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full time Masters Level Social Worker to join its outstanding Aging and Disability Team at Silver Star.

Responsibilities:

• Provide social work services to each program participant to promote mental and social health of participants through assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling.
• Responsible for participant comprehensive initial assessment including a discipline specific assessment, reassessments on at least semi-annual basis, plan of care, and coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
• Implement social work care plan and coordination of social work with other community services and supports.
• Provide basic casework and consultation for participants.
• Facilitate communication between participants, their families and the Care team.
• Develop and facilitate the participant council to create dialog among participants, caregivers and the staff.
• Provide assessments, family and individual support, serving as a liaison with available community resources;
• Facilitate discharge planning and making post-discharge arrangements;
• Collaborate, participant and communicate with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, program specialists and other related staff;
• Provide leadership and training to Care Team members to ensure continuity and coordination of care and staff development of employees;
• Monitor and ensure regulatory compliance of program quality while maintaining an optimal level of independence for participants;
• Complete required documentation; and
• assist with special assignments or projects as requested.

Essential Duties:

• completion of initial, annual, and semi-annual assessments in order to provide social work services to each program participant in order to promote the mental and social well-being of participants.
• completes supportive counseling, and appropriate referrals as needed by participants.
• completes the role of a member of the interdisciplinary team in order to meet participants’ needs.

Schedule: This is a full-time/exempt position scheduled Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work
• current Texas License as a Master Social Worker, preferred, but not required.

The qualified candidate will:

• have at least one year experience with a frail or elderly population,
• meet the standardized set of competencies for the specific position description before working independently, and
• be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of community resources, crisis intervention and case management services is also preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment (phone, fax machine, copier, printer, pager, etc.) and personal computer with Microsoft Office Products is required.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have a Texas driver's license and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.

WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?

Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here's why you should choose StarCare:

1. Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
2. Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
3. Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
4. Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
5. Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System, your work is not a job. It's a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We’ve been waiting for you!

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