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Job Ref:

3164401669

Employer:

Network Company Name:

AdventHealth Central Texas Industry:

Healthcare other

Job Type:

Full Time State:

Texas City:

Killeen Zip Code:

76549

Post Date:

08/28/2026 Job Description Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from

Day One:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%

Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2407

S Clear Creek Rd City:

Killeen State:

Texas Postal Code:

76549

Job Description:

Conducts comprehensive assessments to include risk assessment and establishes therapy treatment objectives. Administers individual, family, and group therapy sessions. Evaluates patient data; develops and implements treatment plans. Documents therapy observations and maintains records, adhering to confidentiality protocols. Evaluates patient progress and therapy intervention effectiveness. Provides referrals for patients within the agency and community. Works directly with patients, family members, physicians, and community providers to ensure collaborative and continuous care. Identifies and intervenes for suspected abuse, including sensitivity to age-specific concerns. Demonstrates working knowledge of the involuntary commitment process. Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, providing clinical input. Formulates discharge plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary treatment team, the patient, and the family, ensuring outpatient appointments are scheduled upon inpatient discharge. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills for effective clinical interventions with individuals, families, couples and groups. Required Knowledgeable in developing appropriate discharge plans that provide continuity of care based on the individual patient's needs in collaboration with multidisciplinary team. Required Knowledgeable about community services and the ability to make appropriate referrals as needed. Required Knowledgeable about adequate safeguards for the private nature of the treatment relationship. Required Ability to provide culturally competent service delivery in accordance with the NASW Standards for Cultural competencies in Social Work Practice. Required Requires knowledge of the principles, laws, and practices of social work in a psychiatric hospital setting. Required Advanced clinical practice skills.

Preferred Education:

Master's Required Field of Study:

in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field

Work Experience:

2+ years of experience as a clinical social worker in a psychiatric hospital setting Preferred Experience should include individual, group, and family therapy and discharge planning in an acute care psychiatric setting Preferred Post graduate experience in a psychiatric hospital setting

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW) Required OR Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Required Basic Life Support•CPR Cert (BLS)

Required Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$26.91•$50.05 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.