Remote Social Worker/Sr.

3 days ago

Houston, United States The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Full time

Position Summary:

Independently provides advanced professional social work services to address mental health concerns by using a biopsychosocial perspective to assess, evaluate, implement services, monitor, and advocate for patients and their families.

This position is forTexas 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 LMSW Social Worker experienced working with children and adolescents

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Conducts comprehensive assessments with children and adolescents to interpret patients’ social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs.
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. With the objective of meeting total patient care, assesses patients and/or guardian to gain understanding of the individual's problems and needs. Collaborates with the psychiatrist and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, enhance the patient experience and achieve goals. Collaboratively develops patient goals, monitors progress, addresses barriers to goal achievement, and evaluates outcomes of individualized care plans. Conducts individual and or group counseling.
5. Prepares detailed reports and may video-tape sessions with patients for review with coworkers or a faculty member.
6. Solicits the assistance of religious, social, and welfare agencies in the treatment of patients. Interacts with social work staff and psychiatric residents.
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.

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

Minimum Education:

Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field.

Masters Degree in Social Work or related field preferred

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.

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