• Outpatient Care Manager Social Worker - PRN

    Texas Health Resources (Arlington, TX)


    Outpatient Care Manager Social Worker - PRN

    _Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together_

    **Work location:** PrimarilyRemote, will need to attend quarterly meetings in Arlington

    **Work hours:** PRN within the hours of Monday - Friday from 8am - 5p

    Department highlights:

    + New and Innovative Care Management

    + Remote work

    + Collaborative community impact

    Here's What You Need

    + Bachelor's degree in social work required

    + Masters degree in social work preferred

    + 3 years Managed care and/or clinical care experience required

    + 1 year health coach preferred

    + LBSW - Licensed Bachelor Social Worker upon hire required or

    + LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker upon hire required and

    + CCM - Certified Case Manager within 2 years of hire preferred

    + ACM - Accredited Case Manager within 2 years of hire preferred

     

    What You Will Do

     

    Provide individuals, families, and caregivers with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, including transitions to end-of-life. Services include advising family caregivers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. Facilitates discussions with physicians and other caregivers to ensure treatment and decisions are consistent with the patient's individualized care plan. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

     

    + Collaborates with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical and physical condition to assess client's needs and develop a plan of care. Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.

    + Assess each patient's unique condition, combining data from medical diagnoses, personal interviews, and professional knowledge to establish accurate picture of overall mental and emotional health.

    + Assess the biopsychosocial status of identified patients in the home or other setting and initiating appropriate community referrals, including provision of nutrition, prescription assistance, transportation, housing and/or rent assistance and in-home custodial care.

    + Provide necessary support for each patient according to health status, personal strengths and weaknesses, emotional state, and additional factors. Provides supportive counseling services to patients, families, and caregivers. Promote positive behavioral therapy and coping methods.

    + Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in the treatment and care plan.

    + Counseling on end-of-life issue and assistance with advance directives.

    Additional perks of being a Texas Health Outpatient Care Manager Social Worker

    + Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.

    + Delivery of high-quality patient care

    + Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

    + A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth

     

    Learn (https://jobs.texashealth.org/why-texas-health/) more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

     

    **_Do you still have questions or concerns?_** Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] .

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    Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

     

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.