Description

LOCATION: HealthTexas Provider Network, 2021 N MacArthur Blvd, MOB II Suite 210, Irving, TX 75061

DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health, Social Worker, MSW and/or LCSW. The Social Worker will see patients 18 years through geriatric age. Patients are largely uninsured or underinsured with chronic health issues.

SHIFT: Fulltime, days, Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

The Social Worker Behavioral Health offers evidence-based personal, group, and family counseling and therapy. This helps cope with various behavioral health issues. It coordinates services like crisis intervention, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Develops a counseling relationship with people, groups, and families. Uses clinical mental health and human development standards. Gains expertise in personal problems, defines goals, and creates action plans.
• Conducts assessment interviews to identify problems and symptoms for diagnosis. Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive goal-oriented treatment plans.
• Partners with psychiatrists and social workers to coordinate care and refer clients to help groups and treatment facilities. Involves the patient and family in developing and implementing plans.
• Provides clinical counseling to people and significant others with highly diverse behavioral, psychological and/or sociological problems.
• Conducts singular, family, and group therapy sessions as part of treatment plans. Ensures family members engage as much as possible in each program stage.
• Provides crisis intervention, stabilization, and follow-up to establish that clients have received all appropriate services.
• Partners with other healthcare team members to help the interdisciplinary care of patients and achievement of positive outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives to include data collection and review, development, and participation in continuing education programs.
• Maintains all documentation from referral through discharge of person served.

Key Success Factors

• Knowledge of human behavior and performance includes differences in ability, personality, and interests. It also covers psychosocial methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Know the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
• Listening and relational skills.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Advanced practice skills in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans.
• Ability to gather, record, and evaluate data.
• Ability to help people in recognizing and solving problems.
• Ability to handle grief.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Masters'
• MAJOR - Social Work
• EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Master Social Worker Advanced Practice (LMSW-AP): Must have one of the following through the state of TX:
  • LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP.