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Social Worker, LCSW, Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

• Galveston, Texas, United States
• Clerical & Administrative Support UTMB Health Requisition # 2604581
• Minimum Qualification
• + Master's degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) + At least two (2) years of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting

• Preferred Qualifications:

• + Minimum of 2 years of experience as a psychotherapist. + Experience providing services to patients involved in substance recovery treatment. + Experience with group therapy. + Outpatient clinic experience

• Job Description:

• Social Work Clinician - Practice is characterized by independent decision-making and a consistent approach to holistic patient care.

The LCSW functions within the interdisciplinary team and initiates action to address patient care concerns. Serves as a clinical leader and has broad experience and advanced knowledge and skills. To provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to patients in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in an outpatient setting.

• Job Duties:

• + Provide psychotherapy services to child, adolescent and adult patients in the Department's outpatient clinics.

+ Demonstrate knowledge and use of evidence-based treatment techniques in professional practice to address therapeutic issues. + Document assessments and progress notes in the patient's electronic medical record in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. + Analyze therapeutic techniques and implement changes to improve quality of service. + Adhere to internal controls established for the department. + Perform related duties as required.

• Salary Range:

• Commensurate with experience
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation