Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Location: Austin, TX – Dell Seton Medical Center, Organ Transplant Services - Abdominal Transplant

Schedule: Days, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4 PM, PRN

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Lead Diagnostic Assessments by interpreting complex psychosocial measures to accurately identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, ensuring every patient receives a clear path to recovery.
• Create Tailored Treatment Plans based on specialized clinical findings, translating data into actionable strategies that directly improve long-term patient health outcomes.
• Provide Holistic Psychotherapy ranging from urgent crisis intervention to long-term support, offering patients a consistent and compassionate clinical anchor throughout their healing journey.
• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams and families to align treatment goals, ensuring a seamless, compliant support network that surrounds the patient at every stage of care.
• Document Patient Care Journeys with meticulous detail to meet federal and state standards, protecting the integrity of the treatment process and ensuring continuity of high-quality care.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentialed from the Texas Department of State Health Services required.
• Master's degree in Social Work required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): You must hold a current, valid LCSW license to practice independently at the required clinical level.
• Specialized Clinical Experience: Proven expertise specifically within Transplant or Dialysis social work is essential to navigate the unique complexities of these patient populations.

Benefits

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources