About Job
Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX- heart of the Texas Hill Country. We are among the nation’s Best Places to Work and pride ourselves on our compassionate patient centered care and team-oriented culture.
Shift Information:
The position is PRN working as needed by the department.
The position is PRN working as needed by the department.
What we offer:
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
Health Insurance
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated
Employee Education Scholarships
Employee Referral Program
Merit Increases
Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
What you will do:
The Social Worker, in collaboration with the clinical team, provides patient and family advocacy, discharge planning, and psychosocial intervention. The Social Worker strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, and access to appropriate hospital and community resources. When indicated, the Social Worker will assist with crisis intervention and legal reporting requirements.
The Social Worker, in collaboration with the clinical team, provides patient and family advocacy, discharge planning, and psychosocial intervention. The Social Worker strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, and access to appropriate hospital and community resources. When indicated, the Social Worker will assist with crisis intervention and legal reporting requirements.
Required Education:
Graduation from an accredited School of Social Work; Master’s degree in Social worker; current LMSW
Graduation from an accredited School of Social Work; Master’s degree in Social worker; current LMSW
Preferred Education:
CCM Certified
CCM Certified
Required Skills:
Basic computer and keyboarding.
Basic computer and keyboarding.
Preferred Skills:
Meditech Electronic Medical Record.
Meditech Electronic Medical Record.
Required Experience:
Three years social work experience.
Three years social work experience.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in the hospital setting.
Experience in the hospital setting.
Professional Field


Patient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
ECT
Modalities
Families
Practice Specifics
Populations
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Settings
Hospitals
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Private Practice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Forensic
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