Senior Social Worker (LCSW) - Hybrid - Rosenberg

UTHealth Houston Rosenberg Clinic is hiring a LCSW Senior Social Worker (Hybrid) to join their team in Southwest Houston. Social workers are integral to the coordination of care for patients in the UTP Clinics. The social worker will use a bio-psychosocial perspective to assess, evaluate, implement, monitor, and advocate for services for the patient. The Social worker serves as a bridge to connect primary and behavioral healthcare. Furthermore, the social worker in a Hybrid role is integral to expanding access to behavioral health services which is important to the clinic as the therapist has long wait times to see new patients.

This role is ideal for candidates who are seeking to keep their clinical skills sharp while also assisting patients in connecting with other services (conducting medical social work). Those seeking flexibility to work in two branches of social work within one clinical setting and opportunity to work remote.

The ideal candidate will be a Social worker with clinical and medical social work experience working in outpatient clinical settings. Experience working in care teams. 

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

Independently provides advanced professional social work services to address medical, psychiatric and social concerns by using a Biopsychosocial perspective/and evidence-based treatments to assess, evaluate, implement, monitor, advocate and implement treatment services for patients and their families.
 

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Conducts comprehensive assessment to interpret patients social, emotional, environmental and financial need.
2. Plans course of treatment or refers cases to appropriate professionals, institutions or agencies to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment or referral.
3. Obtains data from patients and/or relatives in the best interest of their problems to assist in the development of a number of significant teaching endeavors, programs, and social services. 
4. Conducts independent short-term psychotherapy using a variety of evidence-based modalities. Assist the patients in achieving positive psychological and/or social adjustments and may carry administrative responsibilities for a program.
5. Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances. Meets with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
6. Maintain detailed records of client assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic goals, and treatment notes. 
7. Participates in clinical meetings, presents cases and establishes rapport with others on the clinical team. Supports other providers in solving treatment issues.
8. Prepares detailed reports and may videotape sessions with patients for review with coworkers or a faculty member.
9. Works towards meeting total patient care. This includes assessing patients and/or relatives to gain understanding of the individual's problems and needs. Collaborates with the physician and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to: coordinate care, enhance the patient experience and achieve collaborative goals. collaboratively develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans. Conducts individual and or group counseling and provides psychoeducation.
10. Participates in teaching and staff development activities.
11. Solicits the assistance of religious, social, and welfare agencies in the treatment of patients. Interacts with social work staff and psychiatric residents.
 12. Provides education to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on community resources and the impact of psychosocial factors on care need.
13. Utilizes crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Texas Board of Social Work.

Minimum Education:

Master's Degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work.

Minimum Experience:

Five years of social work experience required. Knowledge of DSM-5 Criteria and at least three years -experience providing evidenced based client centered counseling (group or independent) also required. 
Medical social work experience in an outpatient healthcare setting is preferred. One- year experience, mentoring, training or precepting staff preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
 

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Veteran Information:

Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0868, 42S1, 42S3, 42S4, 42SX, 73A.

 

For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs .

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.