Medical Social Worker

Medical Social Worker

Location: Houston, TX

Pay Rate: Starting at $36.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch

Alternate Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday | 8:00 AM-4:30 PM with a 30-minute lunch

Dean's Professional Services is seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Social Worker to support a leading healthcare organization in Houston, TX. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed social work professional with strong psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and resource navigation skills who is committed to providing patient- and family-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs, risks, and barriers to care.

   

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized psychosocial plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.

   

• Reassess patient needs and adjust goals and interventions as appropriate.

   

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families experiencing complex medical, emotional, social, or environmental challenges.

   

• Coordinate care and communicate recommendations with patients, families, caregivers, and members of the healthcare team.

   

• Support effective communication and continuity of care through interdisciplinary collaboration and patient handoffs.

   

• Assess and address barriers to care, discharge planning, and access to appropriate resources.

   

• Provide support related to end-of-life decision-making, grief, and bereavement.

   

• Provide crisis intervention and support during complex or emotionally challenging situations.

   

• Conduct suicidal ideation (SI) assessments and reassessments as appropriate.

   

• Work collaboratively with parents, caregivers, and Child Protective Services (CPS) when necessary.

   

• Assist with legally complex cases and coordinate referrals to appropriate community resources.

   

• Connect patients and families with community resources and supportive services.

   

• Support families experiencing complex family dynamics and assist with de-escalation when appropriate.

   

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.

   

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations and facility policies.

   

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to collaborative care planning.

   

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

   

• Active and current LMSW, LCSW, or LMSW-AP license required.

   

• License must be current and verifiable through the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).

   

• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing plans of care.

   

• Experience providing psychosocial support and coordinating community resources.

   

• Experience handling crisis situations and complex psychosocial needs.

   

• Experience with mental health populations preferred.

   

• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric facility, mental health authority, or hospital setting preferred.

   

• Experience working with Child Protective Services (CPS) is a plus.

   

• Experience with suicidal ideation assessments and reassessments preferred.

   

• Strong understanding of psychosocial factors affecting patient care and outcomes.

   

• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

   

• Excellent professional listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.

   

• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplin