Social Worker, LCSW, Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

UTMB Health is seeking a Social Work Clinician to join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in an outpatient setting. This role is characterized by independent decision-making and a consistent approach to holistic patient care.

Qualifications

• 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

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a psychotherapist.
• Experience providing services to patients involved in substance recovery treatment.
• Experience with group therapy.
• Outpatient clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Primary location: Galveston, Texas.