Social Worker - Neurosurgery (TMC)

UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)

3 days ago

Houston, TexasFull TimeSurgery

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) as a Social Worker – Neurosurgery, TMC in United States. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and families, identifying barriers to care, soci.

Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with providers and care teams Coordinate re.

Provide brief supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and care navigation for patients with complex medi.

implement services for patients and their families.

Requirements

resourced populations Work Environment & Requirements Primarily clinic

Benefits & Compensation

37 days PTO.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) in United States.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCare planningCrisis interventionCare navigationCase managementPatient advocacyMultidisciplinary collaborationSocial determinants of healthSupportive counselingResource coordinationDocumentationPatient educationConflict resolutionMediation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Neurosurgery (TMC) at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Surgery position at UTHealth (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Care planning, Crisis intervention, Care navigation, Case management, Patient advocacy, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Social determinants of health. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Master Social Worker provides comprehensive psychosocial support to patients and families within neuroscience programs by assessing needs and coordinating care. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and ensure continuity of care across inpati...

Benefits package: 100% Paid Medical Premiums, Generous Time Off (37-38 days/year), Longevity Pay, Pension Plan, Free Financial and Legal Counseling, Free Mental Health Counseling, Gym Membership Discounts, Employee Discounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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