Correctional Health Social Worker

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans + supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – Lubbock is seeking an experienced social worker to perform advanced social work, supervise lower level clinical social workers and/or ancillary staff. The role includes completing psychosocial evaluations and release planning for patients leaving prison.

Additional responsibilities include assisting with non-emergent compelled medication hearings, civil commitment hearing tasks, and upholding TTUHSC

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial evaluations.
• Completes release planning for patients leaving prison.
• Assists with non-emergent compelled medication hearings.
• Completes assigned tasks associated with civil commitment hearings.
• Demonstrates and aligns with TTUHSC values-based culture.
• Adheres to the institution's rules, regulations and guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science

Certified Social Worker Credential

Job description

Position Description

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

Major/Essential Functions

• Completes Psychosocial Evaluations.


• Completes release planning for patients leaving prison.


• Assists with Non-emergent Compelled Medication Hearings.


• Completes assigned tasks associated with Civil Commitment Hearings.


• Demonstrates and aligns with the TTUHSC Values based culture.


• Adheres to the institutions’ established rules, regulations and guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from an approved accredited four-year college or university in a behavioral science.


• Credentialed as a Certified Social Worker.

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members 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 team members


• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more


• Retirement Plans


• Wellness Programs


• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

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

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.