Corr Health Social Worker

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Amarillo (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

TTUHSC is seeking an experienced social worker to perform advanced clinical duties and supervise junior staff within a supportive, values-based culture. The role emphasizes comprehensive patient care, case management, and appropriate referrals in a correctional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include conducting patient interviews, coordinating treatment plans, and ensuring accurate medical record documentation per policy, with opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced level social work.
• Supervises lower level clinical social workers and/or ancillary staff.
• Document clinical notes and care plans in the EMR with professional language.
• Coordinate interviews and referrals for Outpatients and staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science

Certified Social Worker

Job description

Introduction

TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job! Enjoy excellentbenefits , including paid leave,retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so muchmore. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positiveenvironment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as wechange the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the livesof others by educating students, providing excellent patient care,and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSCgraduates more health care professionals than any other health careinstitution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees andcertificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. Byproviding comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 millionindividuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancingthe health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is whereworld-class education meets compassionate patient care – and webelieve that our people are the reason for our institution’slasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative andsupportive community that empowers each individual to do their bestwork. Through our values-based culture , TTUHSC iscommitted to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with apositive culture that puts people first.

About the Division:

Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare deliveryservice, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patientswithin the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We providemedical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes ourvalues-based culture in all we do.

Visa Information

TTUHSC, at its sole discretion, may initiate new H-1B I-129 visapetitions in accordance with the directive issued by GovernorAbbott. Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission is required. On a limited, case-by-case basis, the institution may also sponsoreligible individuals for change-of-status or change-of-employerpetitions for qualifying positions. TTUHSC will not pay the$100,000 fee, if applicable.

Position Description

Performs advanced level social work. Supervises lower levelclinical social workers and/or ancillary staff.

Major/Essential Functions

• Communicates with team members and supervisor in a timelymanner utilizing direct, complete, and adequate information.
• Treatment Team: Dependability - on time for treatment team,arranges coverage, notifies team members of absences. Scheduling -Patient's Individual Treatment Plans (ITP's) are reviewed based ontimeframes stipulated in current policies and pertaining to releaseplanning. Contribution-reports relevant information regardingOutpatient functional status and psychiatric status makesappropriate referrals, knowledgeable of group therapy programming.Coordination-assists in the interviewing of Outpatients and otherstaff members using professional and assertive verbal/non-verbalcommunication.
• Monitoring (Row Round) and Assessment (PsychosocialEvaluation): Staff member monitors each offender patient prior to atreatment team review. Required documentation is noted in themedical record. Meets standards for quality, quantity, time framesas set by supervisor and team. Staff member conducts a patientinterview on or before the 10th work day after the date ofadmission.
• Case Management Tasks: Responds to Sick Calls (I-60's) inaccordance to existing policies. Responds to family calls perpolicy and using required forms. Documents family calls in themedical record. Completes release planning tasks includingnecessary communication and paperwork in a timely manner andaccording to policy and procedure. Manages treatment team referralsin timely and appropriate manner. Manages referrals to specializedprograms in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic approach and creates andmaintains positive therapeutic environment. Maintains professional,therapeutic boundaries. Adheres to established guidelines forindividual and group demographics. Adheres to establishedguidelines for individual and psychosocial educational groups.
• Clinical Documentation and Correspondence: Documents usingappropriate forms in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR),professional language, supports clinical assessment with objectiveinformation/observation, and avoids jargon. Follows policy andprocedure for group therapy documentation, row rounds, clinicalnotes for care plan, and for I-60’s.
• Effective Use of Technology: Demonstrates knowledge and abilityto document, find information and communicate effectively using theElectronic Medical Record, Microsoft Office Programs, TexasDepartment Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Host on Demand andprograms/operations utilized by Correctional Managed Health Care(CMHC) and Texas Tech University Health Science Center(TTUHSC).

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from an approved accreditedfour-year college or university in a behavioral science.Credentialed as a Certified Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a professional office orbusiness environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using computer systems andbusiness software applications on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication experience,including regular interaction with coworkers, customers, clients,or management for at least 1 year.
• Minimum 1 year of experience preparing professional reports,correspondence, memos, or other business documents.
• Experience presenting information to managers, clients,customers, or the public, including delivering presentations,training, or briefings on at least a quarterly basis.
• Minimum 1 year of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel,Access, and PowerPoint, including creating documents, spreadsheets,databases, and presentations.
• Minimum 1 year of experience independently identifying issues,analyzing information, and implementing solutions with limitedsupervision.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our teammembers can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being.Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options –Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time teammembers
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leaveand more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members byproviding opportunities for personal and professional growth,including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, andhealth and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a varietyof other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms andgolf courses, access to state-of-the‑art software and facilities,and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

$25.00

Pay Grade Maximum

$29.32

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of theindividual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiringdepartment, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additionalinformation, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan .

Grant Funded?

No

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

Monday thru Friday

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, genetic information or status as a protectedveteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges anduniversities participating in federal financial aid programs tomaintain and disclose campus crime statistics and securityinformation. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publishand distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & CrimeStatistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students andemployees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act websiteat https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.