Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Cardinal Care Coordinator) assesses patient’s psycho-social needs and counseling services to students, and work with clients to develop strategies to change behavior or cope with difficult situations. The ideal candidate refers clients to other resources or services, such as support groups or other mental health workers.
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you, as the employee, to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Benefits

Job Duties


Job Duty Name Essential Duties
Description of Job Duties
  • Counsels students regarding therapies. 
  • Develops and implements treatment plans. 
  • Reviews and modifies treatment plans as needed. 
  • Assesses problems and determines appropriate types and methods of treatment, and implements intervention methodologies according to treatment plans and organizational policies. 
  • Ensures treatment notes are recorded in patients’ medical charts in accordance with industry standards and organizational policies. 
  • Makes referrals to a wide-range of community resources and services that are responsive to the longer term needs of the family. 
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with community health resources to ensure appropriate patient access after discharge. 
  • May support implementation of university educational programs. 
  • Supports staff members in such areas as counseling, protective services, and family services. 
  • Collaborate with members of Behavioral Health Services and other departments in the university. 
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to independently conduct psycho-social assessments.
  • Ability to provide treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds.
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures.
  • Independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.
  • Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and data management software.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
  • Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Master’s degree.
Required Work Experience
Two (2) years post licensure experience.
Preferred Qualifications
bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of TX.
Work Hours
Typical Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with occasional extended hours/weekends to meet departmental needs.
Physical Demands
None Specified.

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