Correctional Health Social Worker: Reentry & Care Advocate

Texas Tech University - Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Social Worker for the John Montford Unit in Lubbock to perform advanced social work by coordinating psychosocial evaluations and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team. You will help support patients in a correctional health setting, aligning with TTUHSC’s mission and values-based culture.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science and certification as a Social Worker, with day shifts and a focus on compassionate,

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.

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 the TTUHSC Values based culture.
• Adheres to the institutions’ established rules, regulations and guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science

Certified Social Worker credential

Job description

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center seeks a Social Worker for the John Montford Unit in Lubbock to perform advanced social work by coordinating psychosocial evaluations and discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team. You will help support patients in a correctional health setting, aligning with TTUHSC’s mission and values-based culture.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science and certification as a Social Worker, with day shifts and a focus on compassionate,