Licensed Master Social Worker

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates MUST have a valid and active License for the state of Texas. Bachelor’s degree/Doctorate in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work and a Minimum of 2 years related work experience. Must have a Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Must possess a working knowledge of techniques to manage symptoms of mental illness and prevent relapse. Must demonstrate familiarity with area-wide community resources relevant to mental health and basic needs-related services. Must demonstrate ability to provide hopeful, supportive and effective rehabilitation.

Significant Duties and Functions

• Provides direct care in determining patient’s status and issues by interviewing them, obtaining personal information and medical history.
• Conducting assessments and evaluations of clients to determine their mental health and social service needs
• Developing individualized treatment plans and providing therapy to clients in a one-on-one or group setting
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and provide comprehensive care to clients
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client records and documenting progress towards treatment goals
• Staying current with best practices, laws, and regulations in the field of social work and mental health
• Actively participating in supervision, team meetings, and professional development opportunities
• Modifies treatments by maintaining case history and progress notes while observing their patients.
• Restores patients to productive roles by educating them about available community-based organizations, and social and employment services.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines
• Follows infection control policies and procedures
• Complies with JACHO, PCMH and HRSA Standards
• Participates in outreach activities and other company events
• Participates in QI/QA Activities and Initiatives
• Reports on demographic, SOGI, SDoH and other pertinent data
• Provides services in the community using personal vehicle
• Ability to work in a dynamic team setting with medical and clinical professionals
• Develop treatment plans related to rehab services goals
• Provide services in the clinic as needed
• Provide individual facilitation of skills-building and psycho-educational groups
• Caseload will consist of adult clients and children/adolescents
• Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities including face-to-face interventions with other members of the team
• Coordinate clients’ individual recovery needs internally and externally in the community
• Follow all ADAPT policies and procedures and exercise good judgment and initiative in keeping with the varied and ever-changing needs of clients served;
• Work schedule is highly dependent on client needs and can be ever-changing
• Follow infection disease control Policies and Procedures
• Maintains client confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA requirements at all times
• Other duties as assigned.
• Experience working in a mental health or social services setting
• Specialization in a specific population or issue area, such as trauma, addiction, or geriatrics
• Bilingual in a language commonly spoken by the client population
• Experience working with electronic health records and documentation systems
• Master's degree in social work from an accredited program
• Current and valid license as a LMSW in Texas
• Strong knowledge of psychotherapy theories and techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to providing culturally competent care to a diverse population