Veterans in Healthcare is hiring: Social Worker in Lubbock

Overview

Social Worker role at Veterans in Healthcare

Position

Social Worker | Psychiatric PAMIO Inpatient Facility

Location

Amarillo, TX

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides a range of benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance, and more. Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center educates students, provides excellent patient care, and advances knowledge through research. TTUHSC serves more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties. Our culture puts people first and supports growth and development.

About the Division

TTUHSC Managed Care has served the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system since 1989, providing medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities in West Texas. We emphasize a values-based culture in all we do.

Position Description

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

Major/Essential Functions

• Communicates with team members and supervisor in a timely manner using direct, complete, and adequate information.
• Contributes to treatment planning, reviews ITPS in line with policies, and assists with release planning. Refers appropriately and supports group therapy programming.
• Monitors and assesses patients, documents in the medical record, and conducts patient interviews by day 10 after admission.
• Manages sick calls, family communications, release planning tasks, and referrals to specialized programs in a timely manner.
• Maintains therapeutic environment, professional boundaries, and appropriate group/individual educational sessions.
• Documents in the EMR using professional language and supports clinical assessment with objective information.
• Demonstrates proficiency with technology, including EMR, Microsoft Office, and CMHC/TTUHSC systems.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral science from an accredited institution.

License/Certification: Credentialed as a Certified Social Worker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous professional workplace experience
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
• Clear written and oral communication; ability to prepare concise reports
• Experience presenting information to managers, clients, and the public
• Self-starter with problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Health plans and supplemental coverage for full-time team members
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Retirement plans and wellness programs
• Support for professional development and wellness initiatives

Employment Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay Basis: Hourly
• Compensation: Based on qualifications and budgetary guidelines
• Travel: None
• Shift: Day
• Schedule: Monday–Friday

EEO Statement

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

Jeanne Clery Act: Institutions must publish Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report. See TTUHSC emergency/security page for details.

Location note: Lubbock and Amarillo regions may be involved in referrals and related activities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

We encourage applicants to apply and join a community-focused team dedicated to high-quality health care.