Social Worker II

We are seeking a Social Worker II, also referred to as a Clinical Social Worker or Medical Social Worker. The Medical Social Worker will support patients and families by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs related to illness or injury. Medical Social Workers assist with discharge planning, crisis intervention, and connecting patients to community resources and services. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, they help ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Shift's Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Psychosocial assessments: evaluate the emotional, social, and environmental needs of patients to identify challenges affecting recovery and care
• Discharge planning: coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans, including referrals to home health, rehabilitation, nursing facilities, or community services
• Crisis intervention: provide support during emergencies, such as trauma, end-of-life decisions, abuse, or mental health crises
• Patient and family support: offer counseling, education, and advocacy to help patients and their families cope with illness, stress, or difficult diagnoses
• Resource connection: link patients to financial assistance, housing, transportation, mental health services, and other community resources

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

Education and Work Experience

Required qualifications:
1. Masters Degree in Social Work related field OR.
2. Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
3. In states without required licensure, then current registration with State Board is required within 3 months of hire. In states with required licensure, license required at time of hire and must be maintained.
4. Behavioral Violence Prevention Training within 3 months of hire and maintain current.
5. Minimum one (1) year hospital or Outpatient experience with emphasis in mental health care.
6. Experience in working with a diverse population with a wide range of problems (i.e., death and dying, maternal and child care, substance abuse, disability, chronic illness, etc.).

Preferred qualifications:

1. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.