64 Community Services jobs in Mont Belvieu

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The Social Work department is here to help patients, their families, and their caregivers cope with the diagnosis of cancer and to eliminate psychosocial complications as significant barriers to care in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding integrated programs in patient care, research, education and prevention.

*The ideal candidate will have at least one year of social work experience and has worked with oncology patients. **This position is in the Texas Medical Center and is fully onsite. *The work schedule would be Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM.

*Summary *

Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and counseling services to individuals, families and groups. Supports compliance with treatment protocols, advance care planning and assists with resource linkage as a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

*Key Functions *

1. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments using appropriate diagnostic criteria to recommend, facilitate, and implement interventions for a comprehensive treatment plan.

2. Uses counseling techniques, resource knowledge and linkage throughout the disease trajectory, including end of life, survivorship and bereavement.

3. Participates in continuity of care and/or discharge planning. Facilitates advance care planning.

4. Documents patient care activity in institutional electronic healthcare record in accordance with departmental documentation policy.

Other duties assigned.

EDUCATION

• Required: Master's Degree Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required: LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker State of Texas. Upon Hire or

• Required: LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker State of Texas. Upon Hire

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID:

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000

• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Hard

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The Social Work department is here to help patients, their families, and their caregivers cope with the diagnosis of cancer and to eliminate psychosocial complications as significant barriers to care in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding integrated programs in patient care, research, education and prevention.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and have either an LMSW or LCSW issued by the state of Texas.

Shift Hours: 2 Weekdays a week, no weekends, no more than 19 hours per week, 8am - 5pm.

Summary

Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and counseling services to individuals, families and groups. Supports compliance with treatment protocols, advance care planning and assists with resource linkage as a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Functions

1. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments using appropriate diagnostic criteria to recommend, facilitate, and implement interventions for a comprehensive treatment plan.

2. Uses counseling techniques, resource knowledge and linkage throughout the disease trajectory, including end of life, survivorship and bereavement.

3. Participates in continuity of care and/or discharge planning. Facilitates advance care planning.

4. Documents patient care activity in institutional electronic healthcare record in accordance with departmental documentation policy.

Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Experience

Required: None.

Licensure

Required: One of the following issued by the state of Texas: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Social Work Social Worker for a job in Houston, Texas.

• Specialty: Social Worker
• Discipline: Social Work
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support

• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required

• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R)

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs special/invasive radiology procedures on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.

• Enters and monitors patient data.

• Performs quality assurance on radiology equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.

• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.

• Takes emergency call within the department.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned

Memorial Hermann Health System Job ID # . Posted job title: radiologic technologist - special procedures, cath lab, sw

Company Overview:

Charting a better future. A future that’s built upon the HEALTH of our community. This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve. Our 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 33,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across our more than 270 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization, 17* hospitals and numerous specialty programs and services conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. For more than 114 years, our focus has been the best interest of our community, contributing more than $411 million annually through school-based health centers and other community benefit programs. Now and for generations to come, the health of our community will be at the center of what we do – charting a better future for all.

*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.

Our Mission

Memorial Hermann Health System is a non-profit, values-driven, community-owned health system dedicated to improving health.

Our Vision

To create healthier communities, now and for generations to come.

Our Values

Community: We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.

Compassion: We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.

Credibility: We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.

Courage: We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• 403b retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• School loan reimbursement

• College level teaching experience
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course and follow established departmental and institutional guidelines
• Provide timely, quality access to students via personal consultation, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and supervision to students
• Evaluate students by established means to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and to inform them in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment
• Stay current with developments in the field of social work
• Be a productive scholar and active in service to students, the College, and the community
• Submit paperwork and forms in a timely fashion
• Perform other duties as needed

• PhD or DSW in the field of Social Work
• LCSW
• Professional experience in the field of Social Work
• Teaching experience preferred
• Ability to teach Social Work courses in a manner consistent with the University's Christian mission and values as articulated in the Ten Pillars

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.

• Practices the Caring and Serving Model

• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards

• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)

• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience

• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

• Communicates in an active, positive and effective manner to all health care team members and reports pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner; listens and responds to the ideas of others.

• Collaborates with staff from the interprofessional health care team concerning safety data to improve outcomes and the safe transition of care. Uses a structured format for regular communication with patients and families.

• Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

• Assesses all patients timely and thoroughly. Participates in daily Care Coordination Rounds (CCR), and identifies, communicates barriers to efficient patient throughput. Supports patients and families in preventing/resolving clinical or ethical issues.

• Facilitates discharge planning activities for assigned patients and collaborates with the social worker and other members of the interprofessional health care team, as well as patient and family, on complex discharges. Maintains ownership of the discharge planning process on assigned units.

• Initiates and facilitates referrals for home health care, hospice, and durable medical equipment. Consults with Social Worker Case Manager to assess psychosocial needs associated with transition to alternative levels of care, ensuring discharge disposition is to the appropriate level. Facilitates transfers.

• Modifies care based on continuous evaluation of the patient's condition, demonstrates clinical problem-solving and critical thinking, and makes decisions using evidence-based analytical approach. Documents accurate assessment and interventions efficiently and effectively.

• Plans for routine discharge and elevates emergent situations. Manages usual patient assignment and other unit demands and anticipates/plans for potential problems.

• Focuses on discharge domain by contributing to department and hospital targets for quality, patient satisfaction and safety measures.

• Performs review for medical necessity of admission, continued stay and resource use, appropriate level of care and program compliance using nationally recognized screening guidelines. Manages assigned patients in Observation Status, daily, informing physicians of timely disposition options to assure maximum benefits for patients and reimbursement for the hospital.

• Applies approved utilization criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions, level of care, resource utilization, and continued stay.

• Participates in denial mitigation activities to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.

• Contributes to meeting department and hospital financial target, with focus on length of stay. Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

• Identifies areas for improvement based on understanding of evidence-based practice literature. Initiates evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects based on these observations and offers solutions by participating in unit projects and activities.

• Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Three years hospital nursing clinical experience

• Case management experience preferred

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care requirements

• Progressive knowledge of community resources, health care financial and payor requirements/issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs

• Progressive knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement

• Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources

• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families

• Well versed in computer skills of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)

• Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

• On Call* Yes

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No