LCSW - School Based Clinics- Sharpstown Health Center

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – School Based Clinics is an independent clinical practitioner who provides psychological and psychosocial counseling to school- and community-based populations. The role intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, need help determining eligibility for social programs and funding sources, and qualify for community assistance from special funds and agencies. The LCSW works with students and families, school personnel, clinic staff, and community providers to support students’ emotional wellbeing, social skills, and academic goals. The position includes assessment and treatment planning, therapy, advocacy, school-team participation, documentation, and outcome reporting.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor (LCSW-S).
Three years of social work field experience.
Working knowledge of or experience in case management.
Experience in psychosocial assessment and therapeutic counseling.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family therapy to students and their families.
Develops psychosocial treatment assessments and plans, and reassesses whether strategies are progressing toward treatment goals.
Builds working relationships with clinic staff, students, families, and school staff; collaborates with parents and community service providers to promote student emotional wellbeing, positive social skills, and academic goals.
Completes and maintains documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Meets annual number and outcome goals and provides documentation for statistical reports and outcomes.
Advocates to ensure students and families receive appropriate services.
Participates in IEP, ARD, IAT, and other school-based teams to develop interventions that promote students’ academic success.
Conducts classroom meetings and observations to address student needs, and advises school staff on behavioral strategies as needed.
Attends meetings to receive updates and changes regarding community services.
Ensures safe care for patients, staff, and visitors; follows Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Supports professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; supports department goals and serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Performs other duties as assigned.