Medical Social Worker

Job Duties: Psychosocial Assessment & Care Coordination (50%) Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers to identify emotional, behavioral, financial, safety, and social support needs. Develops individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team. Assesses social determinants of health and document assessments, interventions, and follow-up in the electronic medical record. Patient & Caregiver Support Services (30%) Provides counseling, education, and crisis intervention for patients and caregivers. Connects families with community resources, financial assistance, insurance, and long-term care services. Supports advance care planning and caregiver needs throughout disease progression. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Resource Management (15%) Coordinates care with providers, research teams, and community agencies. Facilitates referrals to appropriate healthcare and community services. Participates in multidisciplinary care planning and maintain knowledge of dementia resources. Program Support & Quality Improvement (5%) Supports caregiver education, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or in a related field. One year of relevant experience. Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE).

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.