Clinical Caseworker: Mental Health & Substance Use

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a clinician to provide comprehensive outpatient care for adults and adolescents with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and comorbid conditions. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to evaluate behaviors, deliver diagnostic impressions, and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities include maintaining frequent contact with patients, applying evidence-based models, and performing crisis interventions as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze, compare and evaluate aspects of the treatment program.
• Supervision by a licensed clinician.
• Strong communication in a courteous, professional manner.
• Observe patient issues and identify needed support without increasing risk.
• Ability to work one-on-one with patients daily and listen effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients’ behavior, emotions, relationships and social conditions.
• Gives diagnostic impressions and treats adults, adolescents and families.
• Develops individual treatment plans and documents case records.
• Maintain regular contact with patients to monitor responses to services.

Skills

Patient assessment

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a clinician to provide comprehensive outpatient care for adults and adolescents with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and comorbid conditions. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to evaluate behaviors, deliver diagnostic impressions, and implement treatment plans.

Responsibilities include maintaining frequent contact with patients, applying evidence-based models, and performing crisis interventions as needed.