Clinical Social Worker: Correctional Health Care

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a social work professional to perform advanced level clinical social work duties. This role involves supervision of junior staff and coordination of treatment plans within a correctional health care setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in behavioral science and certification as a Social Worker, with responsibilities spanning documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient assessment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science from an approved accredited four-year college or university.
• Credentialed as a Certified Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with team members and supervisor in a timely manner using clear information.
• Clinical documentation and EMR entry following policy and professional language.
• Coordinate treatment referrals and release planning in a timely manner.
• Monitor offenders' psychosocial status and conduct patient interviews early in admission.
• Case management tasks including sick calls, family calls, and documentation in medical records.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Certified Social Worker

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is seeking a social work professional to perform advanced level clinical social work duties. This role involves supervision of junior staff and coordination of treatment plans within a correctional health care setting.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in behavioral science and certification as a Social Worker, with responsibilities spanning documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient assessment.