Social Worker/Senior - General Medicine

The University of Texas System • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Social Worker/Senior position at UTHealth Houston involves providing professional social work services within the General Medicine Clinic. The role focuses on addressing medical, psychiatric, and social concerns through a bio-psychosocial perspective, ensuring comprehensive care for patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have experience in outpatient clinical settings and will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the Texas Board of Social Work.
• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field.
• One year of social work experience required.
• Medical social work experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to interpret patients' social, emotional, environmental, and financial needs.
• Plan treatment courses or refer cases to appropriate professionals or agencies to ensure patients receive necessary treatment.
• Obtain data from patients and relatives to assist in developing significant teaching programs and social services.
• Collaborate with physicians and multi-disciplinary team members to coordinate care and enhance patient experience.
• Develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions.
• Prepare detailed reports and may video-tape sessions for review with coworkers or faculty members.
• Solicit assistance from religious, social, and welfare agencies in patient treatment.
• Educate healthcare providers on community resources and psychosocial factors affecting care.
• Utilize crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off equating to around 37-38 days per year.
• Longevity Pay after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling services.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees