Job Description

Provides professional skills and advanced social services. Responsibilities include performing extended social work program development, case management, clinical research, outreach, patient assessment and evaluation requiring advanced skills and training.

Responsibilities

Performs psychosocial assessments, health education, supportive counseling and referrals; provides education on social services and public systems; assists patients in finding resources.

Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care; documents all patient/provider communication and interventions.

Identifies obstacles to optimal patient care; loss or grief work; risk reduction; and health promotion.

Provides clinical case management services including referrals for housing, meal assistance, medical transportation, and other needs as identified.

Formulates candid and supportive communication.

Coordinates ongoing counseling and support groups.

Facilitates effective problem solving and conflict resolution.

Participates in program evaluation activities including but not limited to data collection for grants, grant reporting, patient satisfaction surveys, and other activities as needed.

Qualifications

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team.

Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds.

Knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture.

Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures.

Independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.

Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and data management software.

Education

Masters degree in social work is required.

Licenses & Certifications

License as a Social Worker in Texas (LMSW, LSW) is required.

Required Skills

Three (3) years of professional social work experience is required.

About Us

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
  
  

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.