Medical Social Worker

Summary

The Department of Neurology is seeking a compassionate and experienced Social Worker to support patients with Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and other cognitive disorders within the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Clinic here at McNair campus. This position provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, and resource navigation for patients and their caregivers. Working collaboratively with neurologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, neuropsychologists, and research teams, the Social Worker develops individualized care plans, connects families with community resources, facilitates advance care planning, and provides ongoing caregiver support. This role is essential in promoting patient-centered care, improving quality of life, and ensuring patients and families receive comprehensive support throughout the continuum of dementia care.

The ideal candidate has worked in social work for about a year and has some exposure to Alzheimer. Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Familiarity with community resources available for older adults and caregivers. Strong crisis intervention, counseling, and care coordination skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities. Ability to work independently while managing a complex patient population. Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record preferred but not required.

This position is located at our McNair Campus.

Job Duties

Psychosocial Assessment & Care Coordination (50%)

• Conducts psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers to identify emotional, behavioral, financial, safety, and social support needs.
• Develops individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses social determinants of health and document assessments, interventions, and follow-up in the electronic medical record.

Patient & Caregiver Support Services (30%)

• Provides counseling, education, and crisis intervention for patients and caregivers.
• Connects families with community resources, financial assistance, insurance, and long-term care services.
• Supports advance care planning and caregiver needs throughout disease progression.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Resource Management (15%)

• Coordinates care with providers, research teams, and community agencies.
• Facilitates referrals to appropriate healthcare and community services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning and maintain knowledge of dementia resources.

Program Support & Quality Improvement (5%)

• Supports caregiver education, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling or in a related field.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) or Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.