Social Worker, LMSW or LCSW

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Summary:

The social worker provides behavioral health triage and intake assessment on site in primary care clinics and over the phone to determine appropriate level of care and treatment for established Neighborhood Clinic (NHC) patients. The social worker assesses patients and accompanying family systems for needed assistance with resource procurement that aids the family's efforts in caring for their child's behavioral health needs. The social worker provides ongoing assessment, resource navigation, case management, limited supportive counseling, and/or crisis intervention as appropriate for NHC patients referred to the behavioral health team. The social worker collaborates with the behavioral health therapists to support behavioral services within the NHCs.

Education & Experience:

• Master's level social work degree required (LMSW) or (LCSW)

• Three years of social work experience

• Experience working in a healthcare setting and/or providing behavioral health services preferred Bilingual English and Spanish preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Relationship building

• Effective interpersonal communication

• Adept at working in a dynamic team environment

• Critical thinking, problem-solving and self-motivated initiative

• Ability to plan and organize effectively

• Proficient in use of computer applications

Certification/Licensure:

• Social Work current, unrestricted Texas license at the master's level (LMSW/LCSW)

About 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.