Social Worker, LCSW - Community Health Network (CHN)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston is seeking a Social Work Clinician with LCSW credentials to provide holistic patient care within an interdisciplinary team. The role combines independent decision-making with leadership in clinical practice.

Requirements include a CSWE-accredited MSW and Texas LCSW licensure, plus at least two years in a medical or behavioral health setting. Full-time, on-site placement at 1188 - Primary Care Pavilion.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least two years of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-S) in Texas is required.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for patient and family empowerment to make autonomous health care decisions.
• Assists patients coping with loss and grief related to disability and chronic illness.
• Provides consultation to treatment team on psychosocial needs and impact on care planning.
• Delivers care respectful of patient preferences, values, and needs within a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinates with resources to help patients manage financial barriers to care.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Develops and implements evidence-informed care plans for client well-being.
• Applies evidence-informed practice to achieve client goals.
• Ensures care continuity across levels of care and follow-up.

Skills

MSW CSWE accredited

LCSW Texas licensed

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-informed care

Education

Master’s degree in social work (CSWE accredited)

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• At least two (2) years of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-S) in the State of Texas required

Job Summary

Social Work Clinician - Practice is characterized by independent decision-making and a consistent approach to holistic patient care. The LCSW functions within the interdisciplinary team and initiates action to address patient care concerns. Serves as a clinical leader and has broad experience and advanced knowledge and skills.

Job Duties

• Advocates for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services.
• Utilizes principles of human growth and development over the life span and assists patients in coping with loss and grief related to disability and chronic illness.
• Provides consultation to treatment team members regarding the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of identified needs on the patient’s health care planning and adherence to treatment.
• Provides care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensures that patient values guide all decisions. Supports compliance with treatment protocols and assists with resource linkage as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Coordinates with appropriate departmental and institutional resources to help patients manage financial barriers to care.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continued learning and professional growth.
• Develops and implements evidence-informed care plans that promote client well-being and ensure a client- and family-centered continuum of care.
• Applies evidence-informed practice methods to facilitate the client’s accomplishment of goals and objectives.
• Ensures care continuity through appropriate transition between different levels of care and client follow-up.

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1188 - Primary Care Pavilion

Job

Social ServiceRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Aug 20, 2026, 9:16:19 AM