Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ascension; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-sponsored retirement plan (4

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Optional legal and pet insurance

Transportation savings and more

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a licensed social worker to lead diagnostic assessments and develop tailored treatment plans for patients across Seton Accountable Care Organization. The role involves holistic psychotherapy and collaboration with clinicians and families to ensure aligned goals and high-quality care.

Responsibilities include documenting patient journeys to meet regulatory standards, with occasional travel for meetings and site visits as part of a partially remote schedule.

Qualifications

• Texas Department of State Health Services social worker credential required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Social Worker credentialed from the Texas Department of State Health Services required.
• Additional Preferences: LCSW preferred for independent practice at required clinical level.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic assessments by interpreting psychosocial measures to identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Create tailored treatment plans based on clinical findings to improve long-term patient health outcomes.
• Provide holistic psychotherapy from crisis intervention to long-term support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families to align treatment goals and ensure a seamless support network.
• Document patient care journeys to meet federal and state standards and ensure continuity of care.

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Partially Remote; may require occasional travel to facilities to meet with staff and clinicians; will require occasional travel to Ascension sites for quarterly meetings and team meetings.
• Department: Seton Accountable Care Organization, Clinical Integration
• Schedule: Full-time | Monday- Friday; 8am- 5 PM
• Salary: $73,018.66 - 106,790.27 annually per year

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead Diagnostic Assessments by interpreting complex psychosocial measures to accurately identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, ensuring every patient receives a clear path to recovery.
• Create Tailored Treatment Plans based on specialized clinical findings, translating data into actionable strategies that directly improve long-term patient health outcomes.
• Provide Holistic Psychotherapy ranging from urgent crisis intervention to long-term support, offering patients a consistent and compassionate clinical anchor throughout their healing journey.
• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams and families to align treatment goals, ensuring a seamless, compliant support network that surrounds the patient at every stage of care.
• Document Patient Care Journeys with meticulous detail to meet federal and state standards, protecting the integrity of the treatment process and ensuring continuity of high-quality care.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Social Worker credentialed from the Texas Department of State Health Services required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): You must hold a current, valid LCSW license to practice independently at the required clinical level.
• Specialized Clinical Experience: Proven expertise specifically within Transplant or Dialysis social work is essential to navigate the unique complexities of these patient populations.
• Post Acute Experience preferred (SNF, HH, IRF, LTACH).
• Case Management/Patient Navigation Experience preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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