Social Work Fellow

Texas A&M University Health Science Center; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Bryan, Texas seeks a Social Work Fellow to provide supervised therapy in the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and coordinate with patients, physicians, and community resources. Telehealth and interdisciplinary collaboration are central to the role.

The two-year training program is grant-funded with a potential second year; prior LMSW license in Texas is preferred or eligible, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from a program accredited by the CSWE, or equivalent education/experience.
• LMSW License in Texas is required or eligible.
• Experience in behavioral health settings and telehealth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised therapy sessions under licensed supervision.
• Act as liaison between patients, physicians, and community resources.
• Assist in implementing CPAN and TCHATT telemedicine initiatives.
• Participate in inter- and intra-disciplinary team activities for care planning.
• Support ongoing education and research activities within the clinic.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Telehealth experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

LMSW license (Texas)

Job description

Job Title

Social Work Fellow

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Glimpse of the Job

The Social Work Fellow, under direct supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, is responsible for supervised therapy sessions with patients in the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic. The Social Work Fellow serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, and community resources, as well as assisting in the implementation of the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) and the Texas Children's Mental Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT).

Salary

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Work Schedule

The work schedule for this program is Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Program Length

Our Social Work Fellow training program is a two-year program. Appointments are made initially for one year, with a second-year re-appointment being at the discretion of the Department. Further continued employment after the end of this two-year program is not guaranteed. Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Other

Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or equivalent level of education and experience that qualifies the applicant to hold a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) License in Texas.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) License in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's level course work in individual, family, and group therapy.
• Master's level course work in various therapy models and motivational interviewing.

Experience

• Bilingual (Spanish Preferred). One year of practice experience in a behavioral health or related setting. (This experience may be accrued during a graduate program.)
• Clinical experience with children, adolescents, couples, substance use, or trauma.
• Experience in telehealth.
• Experience in working with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience in evidence-based treatment methods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to engage with processes of clinical supervision with supervisor; Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with learning new technology and delivering services via telehealth.
• Ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Services – Provides detailed Behavioral Health evaluations incorporating a psychosocial history including risk assessment and recommendation for treatment, under supervision of an LCSW-S and within limitations of license. Delivers evidence-based psychotherapy to patients using assessment tools to track patient progress and tailored intervention, under supervision of an LCSW-S and within limitations of license. Provides specialty consultation to other health care staff. Assumes responsibility for difficult and complex patients based on experience or area of expertise. Participates as a member of an inter- and intra-disciplinary team, including problem solving, program planning, clinical care planning, and quality improvement.
• Clinic Process Development and Improvement – Assists with developing and modifying patient triage and intake and referral systems within the clinic. Assists in implementing and training evidence base treatment. Documents services and activities per department standards and assists with program evaluation activities to track and analyze utilization and effectiveness of services.
• Patient Review and Continuing Education Support – Participates in continuing education through interdisciplinary didactic and rounding activities. Conducts scholarly presentations to clinic staff and participate in educational activities for staff, students and trainees of other disciplines. Participates in group and individual supervision with clinical supervisor, discussing current patient care, reviewing clinical skill exercises, and ensuring continued professional development.
• Research Support – Contributes to department research mission as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Eligibility and Compliance

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave
• At least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Equal Opportunity Statements

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.