Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Sr Social Worker (Family Med/Transmountain) in El Paso, Texas
38000BR
Extended Job Title:
Sr Social Worker (Family Med/Transmountain)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
The case manager serves as counselor and resource person for a caseload of patients. Specific duties include: providing individual and group counseling; participating as a member of a treatment team; corresponding with outside agencies, institutions and families of patients; collecting and writing social histories; monitoring patient/client treatment plan reviews; and compiling staffing notes. Functions under the immediate supervision of a supervising psychologist, social worker, or physician.
Requisition ID:
38000BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Assumes the role of counseling therapist for individuals, couples and families with psychiatric and medically referred issues and health related problems, such as chronic illness, psychosomatic illness, adjustment disorders
Coordinates care with medical providers, coordinate community service resources with patient needs
Consults with medical providers regarding mental health interventions with patients
Perform urgent mental health assessment and consult
Management of patients with personality disorders
Develop, maintain and lead the behavioral health curriculum
Coordinate, maintain and lead behavioral health curriculum
Coordinate the psycho-social topics in the conference schedule
Teach or facilitate teaching of behavioral and mental health topics relevant to board reviews
Performs other tasks and duties assigned by supervisor within the policies of the department and TTUHSC in order to meet the goals and objectives of the program and the department
Adhere to all TTUHSC-EP policies, procedures, and processes
Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSC-EP's values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork)
Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution
Perform all other duties as assigned
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Schedule Details:
M-F
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters in Social Work
Minimum of 2 years of family therapy or counseling experience with a diverse clientele covering the age spectrum (pediatrics to geriatrics)
Previous experience with educational responsibilities for health profession learners including writing behavioral health curriculum, working with preceptors, and presenting at educational conferences is highly preferred
Excellent writing and verbal skills
Has the ability to multitask and prioritize and work in a multi-disciplinary team
Previous clinical or medical social work experience in a medical setting is highly preferred
LCSW or current eligibility and completed licensure in the state of Texas within 6 months
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Transmountain Practice Admin Elp
Required Attachments:
Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.
Job Group:
Business Professionals
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Social Work and 4 years of related experience OR Masters degree in Social work and 2 years of related experience
Credentialed as a Certified Social Worker
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Jeanne Clery Act:
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx