Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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The mission of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) is “ Serving Humanity to Honor God ” by improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of those least served in the Rio Texas Conference area of The United Methodist Church.

Social Work Case Manager (Bilingual in Spanish)

Wesley Health & Wellness Center

San Antonio, Texas

Essential Duties
  • Engages in basic generalist practice that includes interviewing, assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, information and referral, problem solving, consultation, supportive counseling, education, advocacy and community organization
  • Develops an action plan with goals, based on functioning level, physical/medical condition, support network, psychosocial and financial status based on long and short-term needs
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with individual client and/or family
  • Makes referrals to community agencies and conducts follow up activities.
  • Serves as client liaison and advocate
  • Assists clients who are deemed ineligible for Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) services to access alternative community resources
  • Conducts individual and family training in psychosocial management skills
  • Develops and maintains a cumulative record for each client receiving case management services as required by professional licensure standards and MHM policies and procedures.
  • Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated behavioral health and primary care services
  • Communicates effectively with clients, MHM staff, and participants in interdisciplinary team
  • Cooperates with and contributes to the development and implementation of a interdisciplinary treatment plan
  • Promotes interactive communication and develops and refines linkages between MHM programs and community health care facilities, social service providers, schools, and other agencies.
  • Cooperates with local medical, mental health and community agencies
  • Maintains documentation of community resources.
  • Participates in activities to develop and maintain quality assurance indicators that evaluate the effectiveness of the case management program.
  • Implements MHM policies and procedures and recommends any needed modifications.
  • Participates in community events during business work week, weekends and evenings as needed
  • Sustains productivity expectations established by supervisor
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required; one year of case management required.

Certificates And Licenses

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners required.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public. Must speak English. Spanish speaking required.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Word, Excel and electronic health records. Must be able to efficiently document in electronic health record.

Other

Must be able to drive and have access to a car; maintain valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance. Frequent in-town travel required. Periodic regional travel maybe required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to an office and residential environment having direct contact with patients and clients. Position may necessitate bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing step stools, sitting and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 15 pounds. Maybe required to work evenings and/or weekends

Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) and subcontractor(s) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR
  • 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

MHM complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

MHM expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of MHM’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

MHM makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodation would impose an undue business hardship. Please let us know if you need an accommodation to participate in the application process.
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Deadline: 14-07-2024

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