Correctional Health Social Worker - Advanced Care & Reentry

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

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