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UT Health System

Social Worker, LCSW, Psychiatry/Behavioral Science (Partial Remote)

Galveston, TX · US

About the role

Institution: UT Medical Branch at Galveston

   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

  • Experience providing services to patients involved in substance recovery treatment.
  • Experience with group therapy.

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

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation