Social Worker, MSW

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Abilene
Posted on: April 25, 2024

Job Description:

Location:Abilene Regional Specialty ClinicDepartment:Regional AdminShift:First Shift (United States of America)Standard Weekly Hours:40Summary:The LMSW Social Worker provides services to patients and families coping with acute or chronic medical conditions. The Social Worker provides ongoing supportive counseling aimed at maintaining the functional behavior of families. The social worker assesses families for needed assistance with resource procurement to support the familys effort in caring for their child in either the ambulatory or inpatient care setting.Education and Experience:

• MSW or MSSW from an accredited school
• Previous experience in a hospital setting and working with children and their families preferredCertification/Licensure:
  • Current Texas License for LMSW
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for Health Care Providers within 30 days of employment
  • If physically unable to complete BLS for Health Care Providers, then the employee will have the option of attending a Heart Saver program on campus or attend an outside course using a non-computerized mannequinAbout Cook Children's:Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system--we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through--and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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