Under the license and guidance of a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, the MSW Fellow will independently provide 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. The MSW Fellowship is two-year program for LMSWs who are seeking independent licensure as an LCSW. MSW Fellowship includes intensive clinical training and practice directed at licensure and addressing workforce shortage issues. The goal of this position is to expand the number of licensed social workers who work in the public mental health system upon completion of the fellowship. The ideal candidate will have 0 or very few clinical supervision hours, be willing to participate in internal supervision, and be observed. We encourage candidates with limited experience to apply, as the fellowship aims to provide LMSWs the clinical experience they need to practice independently.

Position Summary:

Independently provides professional social work services to address medical, psychiatric and social concerns by using a Biopsychosocial perspective to asses, evaluate, implement, monitor, advocate and implement services for patients and their families.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Conducts comprehensive assessment with children, adolescents, and adults to interpret 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, assess patients and/or relatives to gain an understanding of the individual's problems and needs. Collaborates with the physician and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care, enhance the patient experience and achieve collaborative 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. Provides therapeutic interventions utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities; maintains all documentation in multiple data management systems in a timely manner.
6. Provides education and presentations to community providers and other healthcare providers on community resources and the impact of psychosocial factors on care needs.
7. Participates in individual and group supervision to work towards completion of BHEC requirements for independent (LCSW) licensure.
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:

Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by State of Texas required

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by State of Texas preferred

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's 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 position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

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.