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The Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) is a key member of the Neighborhood Health Clinic (NHC) team with shared accountability for success of the function.  The Social Worker is a primary resource to patients and their families and multidisciplinary care teams. The Social Worker administers pediatric and family-focused psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and case management services. The Social Worker supports care coordination, family-centered behavioral health services; and enhances patient care through social work expertise. The social worker will work with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals and collaborate with behavioral health therapists to support behavioral services within the clinic. 

Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience providing behavioral support, conducting psychosocial assessments, coordinating care plans, and delivering services to children and families in healthcare, school, or social service settings.
• Experience may include pre- or post-licensure roles in social service agencies, schools, hospitals, shelters, family service and similar organizations.
• Demonstrated experience providing social work services to children and families in healthcare, behavioral health, education, or community-based settings.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates encouraged to apply.

Education & Licensure:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• LMSW or LCSW Licensure with the state of Texas.

*While primarily assigned to the Richland Hills NHC, this position may require occasional travel to other NHC locations to meet departmental needs.*

About Cook Children’s:

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.
 

Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.