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Social Worker

Whispers From A Woman's Heart
place Houston, 77071
local_atm $60,000 - $70,000 a year
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Trauma
ECT
Families
Groups

About Job

Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and case management, with a focus on providing support to individuals and families in need. This role requires a commitment to improving the well-being of clients through effective assessment, intervention, and advocacy.

Duties

Key Duties:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide psychotherapy, individual and group counseling, and crisis intervention services.
  • Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to empower clients in their recovery journey.
  • Offer child and family safety plans, ensuring a supportive environment for children and caregivers.
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation, including intake assessments and progress notes in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges.
  • Engage in clinical research and data collection to enhance service delivery and program effectiveness.
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on behavioral health issues such as PTSD, addiction, and trauma-informed care.
  • Provide home and community care services as needed to support client independence.
  • Stay informed about current best practices in social work, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
  • Valid state licensure as a social worker (LCSW or equivalent).
  • 1+ year in maternal-child services preferred
  • Experience working with children, families, or individuals with disabilities is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of diagnostic evaluation methods including ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
  • Strong skills in case management, patient assessment, and behavioral therapy techniques such as applied behavior analysis (ABA).
  • Experience in crisis management
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
  • Commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development within the field of social work. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families while working within a supportive team environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Issues

Trauma

Age Groups

Children (5-10)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Groups
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Foster Care/Child Services
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities

Settings

Intense Out-patient (IOP)
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home