Social Worker MSW PRN

This is a PRN position to help cover both weekdays and weekend shifts as needed. Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. Training/orientation will take place during weekdays for the first few weeks.

About the role

The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for both inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The role includes crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional supports, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW assists in post-acute care placement for discharges, particularly for patients with post-discharge behavioral health and resource needs, and facilitates Family Care Conferences to support patient, family, and discharge planning goals. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family-centered care, valuing personal self-determination, prioritization, and compassionate problem-solving.

The MSW maintains a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations, as well as managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management. The role covers intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, ED, and responds to physician and non-discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual challenges.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes.
• Understand managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers.
• Assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• Intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illness.
• Engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life care, terminal illness notifications, death notifications (with physician), and crisis interventions.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker/Registered Clinical Social Worker-Intern (LMSW/RCSW-I) required.
• Certification in Social Work preferred.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Minimum of 1+ years of medical social work experience.

Benefits

Medical City Lewisville offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the facility

Medical City Lewisville is a full-service 190+ bed medical and surgical facility offering a broad spectrum of care to the communities of southern Denton County. The facility includes:

• A patient tower with two floors dedicated to women’s services.
• A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Level III Trauma Center designation.
• Primary Stroke Center designation.

The hospital prioritizes excellent customer service and patient safety, with over 360 physicians and 800 healthcare associates. It provides a supportive environment with advanced technologies and innovative medicines, ensuring high-quality care in a comfortable setting. As part of the Medical City network, patients have access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.