Social Worker (LMSW)

Company: Ballinger Memorial Hospital
Location: Abilene
Posted on: January 29, 2025

Job Description:

Ballinger Memorial Hospital DistrictBallinger, TX 76821
Job Title: Social Worker (LMSW)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN positions available
Benefits:Ballinger Memorial Hospital District offers extremely competitive salaries and excellent benefits! All employees are enrolled in the TCDRS retirement plan, with a generous employer contribution.
Full-Time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, short term disability and cafeteria plans. BMHD also provides $40,000 life insurance and long-term disability for all Full-Time employees.
Job Description:The Social Worker (LMSW) will provide critical support to patients by assessing their social, emotional, and environmental needs to ensure appropriate care within the hospital and swing bed program. The social worker will conduct comprehensive assessments to establish personalized Plans of Care, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure patients' needs are met. This role involves assisting patients within the hospital setting and facilitating referrals to external resources for further support.
Key Responsibilities:

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• Assess patients for appropriateness to the Critical Assess setting, ensuring all criteria are met for hospital and/or swing bed program admission.
  
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' needs, strengths, goals, life history, and preferences.
  
• Develop individualized Plans of Care in collaboration with the physician and nursing team to ensure all needs are addressed.
  
• Work with patients and their families to provide support, guidance, and education regarding care plans and available resources.
  
• Refer patients to appropriate external services and assist in navigating community resources.
  
• Document assessments, interviews, and Plans of Care in patient records.
  
• Ensure that all patients receive the necessary services and resources during their stay.
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • Strong knowledge of medical social work practices, patient care protocols, and available community resources.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
    
  • Compassionate and patient-focused with the ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.
    
    About Us:Ballinger Memorial Hospital District offers numerous outpatient services, acute and swing bed care, and is certified as a level IV trauma ER. They also provide a clinic with physicians and mid-level providers. Ballinger Memorial Hospital District participates in and promotes activities that encourage wellness in our community.
    This role presents an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker (LMSW) to make a meaningful impact on patient care and help patients navigate both their medical and personal challenges in a supportive healthcare environment. If you are dedicated to improving patient well-being and collaborating with a caring team, we encourage you to apply!
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