Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Neurosciences
About the role
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within our Neurosciences service line, you'll provide evidence-based behavioral health services for patients receiving care in our Neurology and Neurosurgery clinics. Working as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, you'll deliver brief psychotherapy, psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and complex case management while helping patients navigate the emotional and practical challenges associated with neurological conditions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
- Provide evidence-based brief psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive therapy, and other appropriate interventions
- Develop individualized treatment plans and maintain timely clinical documentation
- Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-centered care
- Provide case consultation, psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and crisis response
- Assist with care planning for patients experiencing chronic illness, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other behavioral health concerns
- Help patients and caregivers understand the emotional and behavioral impact of neurological conditions
- Promote coping strategies, resilience, and improved quality of life
- Connect patients with community resources and support services to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives
- Build relationships with community behavioral health partners
- Support integrated care across UT Health Austin clinical programs as needed
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Texas
- Two or more years of post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting
- Three or more years of post-degree clinical experience
- Experience providing evidence-based behavioral health interventions in integrated healthcare settings
- Working knowledge of brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and healthcare delivery models
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Texas
Two or more years of post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting
Skills
Experience providing evidence-based behavioral health interventions in integrated healthcare settings
Working knowledge of brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and healthcare delivery models
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule (working onsite and remotely) is available for this position after onsite training and successful performance review have been completed.
Pay
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Schedule
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