Medical Social Worker

Touchstone Health of San Antonio is actively seeking an experienced Social Worker (MSW) to join our full-service hospice and home care agency. This individual will provide assistance and resources to primarily elderly home-bound patients and their families. Touchstone is a therapist owned and operated agency where our team members enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportive work environment filled with people who work together to provide the highest standard of care for our patients.
Duties &
Responsibilities:
Provide counseling services to the patient/family experiencing emotional, social/economic conflict.
Assess patient/family social and emotional factors in order to estimate their capacity and potential to cope with everyday life.
Assist patient, family and staff in utilizing community resources.
Assess patient/family ability to meet financial obligations and offer appropriate resources and activate as indicated.
Evaluate patient’s insurance coverage and options in this regard.
Assist in discharge planning from home care service when care is no longer appropriate.
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assist team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to care of the home care patient and the family.
Able to identify potential suicide/homicide threat and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
Able to identify potential abuse/neglect and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
Able to identify potential drug/alcohol abuse and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
Able to identify potential mental health problems and utilize appropriate resources for follow-up.
Demonstrates knowledge of cultural differences.
Demonstrates proficiency in the psychosocial assessment of patient/family needs.
Requirements
Qualifications &
Requirements:
Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
Licensed in Texas
Clinical experience in varied multi- disciplinary settings.
Minimum two years supervised experience in health or related field.
Active driver’s license and availability of a car with insurance.
Benefits
Benefits &
Allowances:
Positive, supportive work environment
mileage
flexible schedule
401(k)