"Social Worker"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Social Worker

Position Description
Performs advanced level social work. Supervises lower level clinical social workers and/or ancillary staff.

Requisition ID
40489BR

Travel Required
None

Pay Grade Maximum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Major/Essential Functions

• Communicates with team members and supervisor in a timely manner utilizing direct, complete, and adequate information.
• Treatment Team: Dependability - on time for treatment team, arranges coverage, notifies team members of absences. Scheduling - Patient's Individual Treatment Plans (ITP's) are reviewed based on timeframes stipulated in current policies and pertaining to release planning. Contribution-reports relevant information regarding Outpatient functional status and psychiatric status makes appropriate referrals, knowledgeable of group therapy programming. Coordination-assists in the interviewing of Outpatients and other staff members using professional and assertive verbal/non-verbal communication.
• Monitoring (Row Round) and Assessment (Psychosocial Evaluation): Staff member monitors each offender patient prior to a treatment team review. Required documentation is noted in the medical record. Meets standards for quality, quantity, time frames as set by supervisor and team. Staff member conducts a patient interview on or before the 10th work day after the date of admission.
• Case Management Tasks: Responds to Sick Calls (I-60's) in accordance to existing policies. Responds to family calls per policy and using required forms. Documents family calls in the medical record. Completes release planning tasks including necessary communication and paperwork in a timely manner and according to policy and procedure. Manages treatment team referrals in timely and appropriate manner. Manages referrals to specialized programs in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic approach and creates and maintains positive therapeutic environment. Maintains professional, therapeutic boundaries. Adheres to established guidelines for individual and group demographics. Adheres to established guidelines for individual and psychosocial educational groups.
• Clinical Documentation and Correspondence: Documents using appropriate forms in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR), professional language, supports clinical assessment with objective information/observation, and avoids jargon. Follows policy and procedure for group therapy documentation, row rounds, clinical notes for care plan, and for I-60’s.
• Effective Use of Technology: Demonstrates knowledge and ability to document, find information and communicate effectively using the Electronic Medical Record, Microsoft Office Programs,  Texas Department Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Host on Demand and programs/operations utilized by Correctional Managed Health Care (CMHC) and Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC).

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Pay Basis
Hourly

Schedule Details
Monday thru Friday

Work Location
Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous workplace experience in a professional role
• Experience using computers and computer software.
• Experienced in written and oral communication.
• Experience writing clear, concise reports and business correspondence.
• Experience presenting information to managers, clients, customers and general public.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience problem solving and being a self-starter.

Department
Psych PAMIO Inpatient Facility

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from an approved accredited four-year college or university in a behavioral science.
License/Certification:
Credentialed as a Certified Social Worker.