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
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