Clinical Experience Coordinator III

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is looking for a Clinical Experience Coordinator III to coordinate the identification and placement of BSW, BSSUT, and MSW students in Practicum education settings.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in social work and at least two years of work experience as a social worker. This role involves advising students, coordinating placements, and functioning as a resource for placement issues.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Two years of work experience as a social worker.

Responsibilities

• Match students with appropriate Practicum placements.
• Advise students regarding Practicum placement requirements.
• Assist with training and orientation of students.

Education

Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Experience Coordinator III is responsible for the identification, selection and placement of social work BSW, BSSUT, and MSW students in the appropriate Practicum education settings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Two (2) years of work experience as a social worker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Two (2) years of post‑graduate experience in social work with adolescents or adults.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience in an institution of higher education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Match students with appropriate Practicum placements based on availability, suitability for the student level (e.g., BSW, BSSUT, and/or MSW) and specialty (e.g., Direct Practice and CAP‑Community and Administrative Practice) and student interest.
• Function as the expert resource between Agency Instructors, School of Social Work (SSW) liaisons, and students for placement related issues (including, but not limited to, approval of transfers, approval of POEs, and other approvals not requiring the approval of Director).
• Advise students regarding Practicum placement requirements and agency availability. This includes advising students in the undergraduate, graduate, distance, and online education programs by navigating UTA and Office of Practicum Education databases to complete student matches and placements in approved agencies.
• Confirm with BSW, BSSUT, MSW, distance, and online program Directors and academic advisors that students have the courses and GPA required to enter Practicum placement.
• Assist with training and orientation of students, SSW liaisons, and Agency Instructors.
• Other duties as assigned.