CAREER CENTER

Summary:

The Social Worker supervises or performs a variety of services, such as advising on social problems, arranging for discharge or postoperative care at home or in institutions, placement of children in foster homes or adults in nursing homes, financial assistance to patients or families during illnesses, and alleviation of anxieties or fears concerning permanent disabilities, disfiguring illnesses, or uncertainty about the future. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Social Work or field of study. Master's degree is preferred.
• LBSW or LMSW or LCSW licensure required through Texas Department of Health.
• New graduates accepted and two years' experience involving direct patient care is preferred.
• Must have a good knowledge of the principles and practices of social work.
• Must have a good working knowledge of the impact of illness on the patient and family as well as an understanding of the age specific needs and cultural differences. 
• Must possess a high level of analytical abilities necessary to identify and plan for resolution of difficult psychosocial illness related problems.

Work Type: 

Per Diem As Needed

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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