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- Facilitate referrals for clinically indicated services outside of the organization (e.g., social services such as housing assistance, vocational rehabilitation, mental health specialty care, substance abuse treatment).
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- Maintain communication with clinical supervisor.
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- Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, supervisions, staff meetings, workshops, and serving on special committees.
- Follow policies and procedures of the department.
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Description
Extended Job TitleSocial Worker II
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr
Org Level 7
Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl
Position Description
This position is responsible for assisting patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; or may also be responsible for working with patients who are emotionally or mentally disturbed, collaborating with psychiatric and allied provider's teams in diagnosis and treatment plan.
They work closely with physicians and nursing staff to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patient's health problem. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Social Services, and requires frequent contact with representatives of other social service related agencies.
Requisition ID
37558BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Major/Essential Functions
The employee in this classification will be an essential team member of the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) Program. This is an innovative multidisciplinary treatment team designed to deliver behavioral health treatment and supports via telemedicine services to public school students in need of mental health services. This Licensed Mental Health Clinician is responsible for the delivery of clinical services to children and their families as part of a team working together to provide rapid assessment, triage, stabilization, and connection to community-based providers. This clinician works to assess the child's individual needs, coordinate services with schools and community providers and provides support during crisis. This position will ensure the coordination between school, student, family, and community provider is collaborative, family centered, and committed to an agreed upon treatment plan.
Grant Funded?
Yes
Pay Grade Minimum
Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills.
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
Lubbock
Campus
HSC - Lubbock
Department
Psychiatry Dept Lbk Genl
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Social Services
Occasional Duties
Complete additional duties as assigned
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited Graduate School of Social Work.
License/Certification:
Licensed as a Social Worker by the Council on Social Work Education.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
