Social Worker - Therapist

University of Texas at Austin

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker-Therapist position will provide Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to adolescents and transition-age youth with autism and their families as part of a funded clinical trial, supporting intervention delivery, data collection, and participant engagement. This is a grant-funded position and reassignment will be based upon performance, progress toward research goals and continuation of funding. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, two-year grant-funded position. Study-specific Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) training, clinical supervision, and fidelity monitoring preparation will be provided. May work occasional evening hours.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Current Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or other mental health practice license under Texas regulations.
Training and experience delivering Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Demonstrated individual and family therapy skills.
Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Values the contributions of others in the work environment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering standardized assessments or outcome measures.
Experience delivering interventions via telehealth or online platforms.
Experience working in clinical research or with structured intervention programs.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Conduct individual and family Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
Conduct counseling sessions with adolescents and transition age youth via tele-health platforms by ensuring fidelity and ethical clinical practice.
Maintain accurate clinical and research documentation consistent with university, study, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards.
Administer standardized assessments and outcome measures as required by the study protocol.
Participate in clinical supervision, fidelity monitoring, and interdisciplinary research team meetings.
Support participant engagement and retention, including scheduling and communication with study clients.
Additional duties as assigned.