Corr Health Social Worker

Lubbock

Corr Health Social Worker

35128BR

Position Description

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

Org Level 7

691501 - Psych Montford Unit

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Campus

HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care

Department

Psych Montford Unit

Major/Essential Functions

• Communication: All forms of communication with team members and supervisor will be occur in a timely manner utilizing direct, complete, and adequate information. Communicates in a respectful manner. Addresses problems with person directly involved or their supervisor exclusively. Receives and is open to constructive feedback. Seeks feedback from others to improve safety and clinical practice.
• Treatment Team: Provides pertinent information about their patient observations/interactions as well as collateral information re: patient's social, behavioral, and emotional functioning. Update treatment team on special program referrals, discharge status and/or release planning.
• Psychosocial Evaluations: Staff member conducts a patient interview within 10 workdays of admission which is day one. The psychosocial evaluation and all corresponding documentation are completed per policy/supervisory directive. Adheres to clinical and security procedures when conducting the interview for each psychosocial evaluation.
• Case Management Tasks: Responds to I-60's in accordance to existing policies. Responds to Sick Call Requests per policy and while 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.
• Involuntary Admissions - The clinician serves as and demonstrates knowledge of the patient advocate's role in representing the patient's right to refuse treatment in accordance with procedural hearings. Represents at the hearings the declared wishes of the patients, who may be living with severe mental illness and/or serious emotional disturbances, to the reviewing physicians who determine patient's need for inpatient psychiatric care. Demonstrates knowledge of the process and procedure for a Civil Commitment Hearing. The clinician understands and demonstrates their role for a civil commitment hearing in a competent and professional manner. Documentation for each hearing is completed according to the associated policies.
• Clinical Documentation and Correspondence: Documents using legible handwriting and/or appropriate forms in the 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 (i.e. SOAP 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, TDCJ Host on Demand and programs/operations utilized by CMHC and TTUHSC.
• Additional Tasks: Participates in committees or teams in order to enhance or create programs at the John T. Montford Unit. Participation in unit programs for staff security safety and support. Supervision of BSW students. Presentation or leadership in statewide or national professional organizations or conferences. Presentations for classes at local universities. Serves as certified Spanish speaking interpreter if TDCJ certification is secured.

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has been providing clinical and operational support to correctional facilities throughout West Texas and other regional areas.  We serve approximately 30,000 patients utilizing a broad range of comprehensive medical and health services.  TTUHSC Managed Care strives to positively impact the lives of our patients, to include many who had no previous access to quality health care.  Learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care HERE

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:

• ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
• KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
• INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
• VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
• BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family, Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Training provided
• Continuing education
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retiree Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Leadership Program
• State Pension

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with people of all cultures
• Experience in working with all socio economic backgrounds and educational levels
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Required Attachments

Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference

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.

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.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

$27.88 hourly

Pay Grade Maximum

$35.09 hourly

Grant Funded?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Social Services

Shift

Day

Travel Required

None

To view more information and to apply please visit: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/jobs/default.aspx

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