Senior Social Worker (LCSW) Hybrid - Sienna Multispecialty Clinic

Senior Social Worker (LCSW) Hybrid - Sienna Multispecialty ClinicLocation: Southwest Houston, TexasHotCategory: Clinical ProfessionalsMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth HoustonRequisition #: 2300011CWhat 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.UTHealth Houston Sienna Multispecialty Clinic is hiring a Senior Social Worker (LCSW) to join their team of professionals.The Senior Social Worker will support primary and specialty patients; continue behavioral health integration activities; and assist physicians and APPs in the delivery of whole person care. This position will make psychotherapy services available as this is a hybrid medical social worker/therapist role.Preferences: Experience providing independent or group therapy. Background in providing medical social work across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatricsSchedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm / One remote workdayLocation: 8810 Hwy 6 Suite 100, Missouri City, Texas 77459Once you join us you wont 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 Summary:Independently provides advanced professional social work services to address medical, psychiatric and social concerns by using a Biopsychosocial perspective/and evidence-based treatments to assess, evaluate, implement, monitor, advocate and implement treatment services for patients and their families.Position Key Accountabilities:

Conducts comprehensive assessment to interpret patients social, emotional, environmental and financial need.

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.

Conducts independent short-term psychotherapy using a variety of evidence-based modalities. Assist the patients in achieving positive psychological and/or social adjustments and may carry administrative responsibilities for a program.

Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances. Meets with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Maintain detailed records of client assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic goals, and treatment notes.

Participates in clinical meetings, presents cases and establishes rapport with others on the clinical team. Supports other providers in solving treatment issues.

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

Works towards meeting total patient care. This includes assessing patients and/or relatives to gain understanding of the individuals 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 develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers to goal achievement, and evaluate outcomes of individualized care plans. Conducts individual and or group counseling and provides psychoeducation.

Participates in teaching and staff development activities.

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

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

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

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Texas Board of Social Work.Minimum Education:Masters Degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work.Minimum Experience:Five years of social work experience required. Knowledge of DSM-5 Criteria and at least three years -experience providing evidenced based client centered counseling (group or independent) also required.Medical social work experience in an outpatient healthcare setting is preferred. One- year experience, mentoring, training or precepting staff preferred.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds 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 § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!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 BenefitsUTHealth 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.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/benefits-summary.htmEqual Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth 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.