Remote Social Worker (LMSW) - Psych & Behavioral

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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 professional social work services to assist patients and their families with connecting to long term care and community resources while patient is receiving mental health services in the TCHATT 

This position is for Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine. It’s currently a remote role but employee may be required to come into the office periodically for trainings, meetings, etc. Must be located in the Greater Houston/commutable area in order to work with local patient population and schools. 

Preferred Skills: 1-3 years of experience as a Bilingual LMSW Social Worker experienced working with children and adolescents 

Position Key Accountabilities:

1.    Performs patient/family assessment of aftercare needs and develops a plan of care with multidisciplinary team in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.
2.   Manages patient's transition through the TCHATT system and exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services/transitions in care where indicated.
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.    Educates the staff on case management and provides specific information related to case types.
5.    Evaluates patients’ responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions
6.    Maintains all documentation in multiple data management systems in a timely manner
7.    Provides education and presentations to community providers and other healthcare providers on community resources and the impact of psychosocial factors on care need.
8.    Utilizes crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.
9.    Responds to emergency situations.
10.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Licensure as a Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) by the Texas Board of Social Work is required.
Licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Texas Board of Social Work is preferred.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field.

Minimum Experience:

One year of social work experience required.
Medical social work experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force 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.