Social Worker

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States UTHealth Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Clinical Social Worker to join our team at UTHealth Houston. This role will support our Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, providing professional social work services to address medical, psychiatric, and social concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to interpret patients' social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs.
  • Plan courses of treatment or refer cases to appropriate professionals, institutions, or agencies to ensure patients receive appropriate treatment or referral.
  • Obtain data from patients and/or relatives to assist in the development of significant teaching endeavors, programs, and social services.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care, enhance the patient experience, and achieve collaborative goals.
  • Develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.
  • Prepare detailed reports and may video-tape sessions with patients for review with coworkers or a faculty member.
  • Solicit the assistance of religious, social, and welfare agencies in the treatment of patients.
  • Provide education to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on community resources and the impact of psychosocial factors on care needs.
  • Utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.
  • Respond to emergency situations.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field.
  • One year of social work experience required.
  • Medical social work experience is preferred.

About UTHealth:

UTHealth Houston is a world-renowned institution committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy.

Why Work at UTHealth?

At UTHealth Houston, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees, generous time off, and a retirement/pension plan. We also provide work/life services, such as free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling services, and gym membership discounts.


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