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    Senior Social Worker - Houston, United States - UTHealth

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    Senior Social Worker - Ob/Gyn, Maternal Fetal Medicine


    Location:
    Houston, Texas


    Category:
    Clinical Professionals

    McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

    Requisition #: 240000SK

    What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.


    The Senior Social Worker joining our Maternal Fetal Medicine Women's Center will work independently to provide advanced professional social work services to address medical, psychiatric and social concerns often times in stressful circumstances.

    Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.)
    , plus:

    100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees

    Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)

    The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue

    Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)

    Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan

    We take care of our employees As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

    Free financial and legal counseling

    Free mental health counseling services

    Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs

    Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.

    Resources for child and elder care

    Plus many more


    Position Location:
    UTHealth Houston - Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine. Supporting The Fetal Center (Float)

    Texas Medical Center & Community Clinic Locations

    Schedule:
    Full Time, Mon-Fri (option for Hybrid schedule following training)


    Position Key Accountabilities:
    Conducts comprehensive assessment to interprets patients social, emotional, environmental and financial needs.


    Plans course of treatment or refers cases to appropriate professionals, institutions or agencies to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment or referral.


    Obtains data from patients and/or relatives in the best interest of their problems to assist in the development of a number of significant teaching endeavors, programs, and social services.


    With the objective of meeting total patient care, assesses patients and/or relatives to gain understanding of the individual's problems and needs.

    Collaborates with the physician and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate care, enhance the patient experience and achieve collaborative goals.

    Collaboratively develops patient goals, monitors progress, addresses barriers to goal achievement, and evaluates outcomes of individualized care plans. Conducts individual and or group counseling.

    Prepares detailed reports and may videotape sessions with patients for review with coworkers or a faculty member.


    Participates in teaching and staff development activities, functions as an instructor in the social work graduate student clinical practicum program.


    Provides education to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on community resources and the impact of psychosocial factors on care need.

    Solicits the assistance of religious, social, and welfare agencies in the treatment of patients. Interacts with social work staff and psychiatric residents.

    Utilizes crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.

    Responds to emergency situations.

    Performs other duties as assigned.


    Certification/Skills:


    Licensure as a Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Texas Board of Social Work is required.

    Knowledge of DSM-5 Criteria.


    Minimum Education:
    Master's Degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work.


    Minimum Experience:


    Four years of social work experience required, with at least 1 year of experience providing evidenced-based, client-centered counseling (group or independent) also required.


    Physical Requirements:


    Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.


    Security Sensitive:


    This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.

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    Veteran Information:


    Military occupations that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include but are not limited to: 0868, 42S1, 42S3, 42S4, 42SX, 73A.

    For a complete list please visit www.uthealth-Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

    If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston,

    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)


    Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston's Health University and Texas' resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care.

    The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S.

    Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P.

    and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School.

    UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services.

    The university's primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.

    UTHealth Benefits

    UTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


    UTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy.

    Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy.

    The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.

    UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19.

    This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S.

    Dunn Behavioral Science Center.


    In addition, all UTHealthHouston​​​​​​​employees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner's hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth'sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate's rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.

    Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.

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