Texas Children’s Hospital is a world-class pediatric facility, nationally recognized as a top children’s hospital, and voted one of the best places to work in Houston for nine years running. We’re committed to creating a healthy community for children by providing the best pediatric care possible, through groundbreaking research and emphasis on education. We also offer a full continuum of family-centered care for women, from obstetrics to well-woman care. As a team member at Texas Children’s Hospital, you’ll work in an environment that values your voice. Texas Children's Hospital, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is recognized as one of America's best children's hospitals.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Texas Children's Hospital

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**Job Description**

We’re looking for a Social Worker, someone who’s ready to grow with our company. In this position, you’ll assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual’s health needs. You'll provide comprehensive ongoing case management services to Health Plan members by coordinating and managing care of high risk members to meet multiple service needs across the continuum of care, ensure optimal member outcomes that address quality, service, customer satisfaction and cost effectiveness. You'll also assists the member/member's family in coping with illness by optimizing the member's/family's self-care abilities and support their consumer rights.

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**Job Duties & Responsibilities**

Assesses, develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the member/family in internal and external settings

Proactively identifies members in need of case management through clinical rounds, medical management staff referrals, consultation with primary HMO staff, medical director and PCP, parents, staff, home care staff, and other internal areas

Comprehensively assesses member’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning needs and financial status

Participates in planning and coordinating services across the continuum of care and documents this plan in designated system

Ensures provision of continuity of care needs as required and serves as advocate on behalf of members and families on an ongoing basis across the continuum of care

Identifies problems/barriers/opportunities for intervention and provides resolution and revision of plans on an ongoing basis

Routinely assesses member’s status and progress; if progress is static or regressive, determines the reason and proactively encourages appropriate adjustments in the care plan, providers and/or services to promote better outcomes

Performs all necessary communication and documentation functions

Communicates continually with members/families, medical staff, caregivers, and primary HMO staff to facilitate appropriate, timely, and cost effective care

Collaborates with community health education/outreach organizations and providers to support overall health promotion of members

Completes home visits and clinic or hospital visits with members as indicated

Conducts provider and member education activities

Educates providers on network compliance and policies and procedures, managed care and Medicaid

Accurately assesses own learning needs and develops strategies to meet them and is motivated to utilize computer-based distance learning

Stays informed of current healthcare developments to provide safe, quality social work

Prepares and monitors outcome data to assist in identification of improvement opportunities

Arranges and monitors appropriate care and services for members

**Skills & Requirements**

Master's Degree Social Work required

LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) or LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) or LMSW-AP - Licensed Master Social Worker - Advanced Practice by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (TBHEC) required

**2 Years Clinical Experience Required**

Authorization to Release Personal Information must be signed prior to beginning work in this role. As a remote worker/road warrior, this consent allows us to disclose an employee’s home address for the purposes of geo-mapping.

**About Us**

Founded in 1996, Texas Children’s Health Plan is the nation's first health maintenance organization (HMO) created just for children. We provide STAR/Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to pregnant women, teens, children and adults in Houston and surrounding areas. Currently, the Health Plan has more than 375,000 members who receive care from our network of more than 1,100 primary care physicians, 3,200 specialists, and 70 hospitals. Texas Children's Health Plan is also the largest combined STAR/CHIP Managed Care Organization in the Harris County service area.

To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Social Worker

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is comprised of prosecutors, investigators and support personnel who are dedicated to making our community safer through evidence-based prosecution.

Our Mission Statement:

The Harris County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to making our community safer through evidence-based prosecution and equal justice for all. This means guaranteeing a fair process to obtain a just result for the victim, the accused and the community in every case.

Industry: Law Enforcement
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Harris County District Attorney's Office

**General Summary**

The primary role of the Domestic Violence Bureau (DVB) social worker/advocate is to provide direct services to clients who are victims and survivors of family violence. Core responsibilities include assessing client strengths, needs, risks, and available resources; developing individualized safety plans; and increasing awareness of domestic violence and related family issues.

Social workers/advocates assist complainants by initiating protective order applications, connecting them with law enforcement to file criminal charges, linking them to community resources, making Children�s and Adult Protective Services reports, and communicating with court prosecutors. They also provide court accompaniment and advocacy services as needed. On occasion, advocates may testify as expert witnesses regarding domestic violence, including common characteristics of survivors and offenders, the impact of mental health and substance use, and risk assessment considerations. Social workers/advocates also participate in community events and partner agency activities to provide DVB safety services and represent the bureau.

In addition to general advocacy duties, social workers provide an advanced level of expertise in crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and working with DVB clients who present with higher needs, including those experiencing suicidal ideation, significant mental health concerns, complex or high-risk situations, or other specialized challenges. All social service staff participate as members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the DVB.

**Duties & Responsibilities**

- Assess clients for risk, protective factors, and emotional well-being, and provide referrals as needed.

- Assist complainants with initiating protective order applications.

- Help clients develop safety and stabilization plans and increase awareness of domestic violence and related family issues.

- Provide crisis intervention, brief counseling, and supportive counseling.

- Conduct case research, complete required documentation, and provide expert witness testimony when necessary.

- Communicate and collaborate with supervisors, prosecutors, coworkers, and outside agencies, working within a multidisciplinary team to support the best DVB client (victim/survivor) outcomes.

- Follow up with clients to assess progress, support plan implementation, and provide additional services or referrals as needed.

**Knowledge, Skills And Abilities**

The role requires working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary criminal justice team while practicing from a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally competent perspective. The advocate must demonstrate strong in-person and written communication skills and effectively engage with diverse clients and partners.

**Required Education/ Experience**

- 2 years Domestic Violence experience or experience in social services, preferred.

- Bachelors required in social service field. Master�s degree in social service field or LMSW preferred.

- Bilingual preferred, not required

**Position Type And Typical Hours Of Work**

- Full time - 40 hour work week, evenings and weekends as necessary to meet workload demands.

- Position is grant-funded and is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

**Salary (Starting)**

- To be discussed during the interview process

**Benefits**

Harris County offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular (full-time) employees, which includes:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- Wellness programs

- Life Insurance

- Long-Term Disability

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Ten (10) days of vacation per year during the first five years of service (increases with tenure)

- Eleven (11) County holidays plus 1 floating holiday

- Professional development opportunities

- Dependent Care and Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts

- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

- Additional benefits may be available to regular full-time and eligible part-time employees:

- Retirement pension through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)

- Transportation assistance through the Metro Ride Sponsor Program

**Application Notice**

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you directly. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team.

Social Worker / Advocate

Santa Maria began in 1957 and today is one of Texas’ largest multi-site residential and outpatient addiction treatment centers for women, and one of the only programs in the state where a mother can bring her children with her while she access residential treatment. In addition, we provide a full continuum of services to meet each woman or family where they are at on their recovery journey, from community-based prevention and intervention programs through long term recovery support, housing, and aftercare. By offering vital services and life changing support, Santa Maria offers a pathway to success through recovery.
From recovery from addiction to recovering from homelessness, incarceration,
abuse and other trauma, Santa Maria has the experience and compassion to
offer a hand up, change lives, and heal families.

Industry: Non-profit Organizations
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Santa Maria Hostel

Position Summary: Under direct supervision, the Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the Residential, Outpatient, and Medical Records Departments with record keeping, data entry, and census management. No smoking workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-  Communicate with the Admission’s department regarding new intakes and available capacity. Review new participant information and assign the participant to a counselor.

-  Reviews open participant records upon level change to ensure documentation compliance. Reports findings to the Program Director and Supervisor.

-  Monitors documentation of group and individual progress notes in CMBHS to ensure all services are documented withing 72 hours. Reports findings to the program director.

-  Monitors staff compliance with federal and state confidentiality regulations. Ensure outside visitors and vendors sign the confidentiality log.

-  Attends daily morning report and records meeting minutes as requested.

-  Reports participants transfer/discharge list through email system as directed by Program Director.

-  Demonstrate trauma informed care principals and excellent customer service when interacting with participants and community partners.

-  Attends morning report and ensures daily census information is reported in a timely manner to ensure accurate billing and bed availability

-  Assists with data management initiatives to ensure efficiency, quality of care, and compliance standards

-  Records participant urine drug screen results in participant’s CMBHS record. Reports findings to the Program Director.

-  Maintains participant records in compliance with DSHS, HIPAA, other regulatory agencies and Santa Maria Hostel’s regulations.

-  Assists with the needs of the program and the Program Director.

Education/Experience:

Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED); preferred one to three months related experience in and/or training clinical aspects of the job.

Santa Maria Hostel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Program Assistant

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