Social Work Fellow

Job Title

Social Work Fellow

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

The Social Work Fellow, under direct supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, is responsible for supervised therapy sessions with patients in the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic. The Social Work Fellow serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, and community resources, as well as assisting in the implementation of the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) and the Texas Children's Mental Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT).

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Work Schedule: The work schedule for this program is Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Program Length: Our Social Work Fellow training program is a two-year program. Appointments are made initially for one year, with a second-year re-appointment being at the discretion of the Department. Further continued employment after the end of this two-year program is not guaranteed. Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.  

Other: Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).

            

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or equivalent level of education and experience that qualifies the applicant to hold a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) License in Texas.

• Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) License in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's level course work in individual, family, and group therapy. Master's level course work in various therapy models and motivational interviewing

• Experience: Bilingual (Spanish Preferred. One year of practice experience in a behavioral health or related setting. (This experience may be accrued during a graduate program.) Clinical experience with children, adolescents, couples, substance use, or trauma. Experience in telehealth. Experience in working with interdisciplinary care teams. Experience in evidence-based treatment methods.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Able to engage with processes of clinical supervision with supervisor; Strong oral and written communication skills. Comfortable with learning new technology and delivering services via telehealth. Ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section. 

Some of the Responsibilities Include:

• Mental Health Services - Provides detailed Behavioral Health evaluations incorporating a psychosocial history including risk assessment and recommendation for treatment, under supervision of an LCSW-S and within limitations of license. Delivers evidence-based psychotherapy to patients using assessment tools to track patient progress and tailored intervention, under supervision of an LCSW-S and within limitations of license. Provides specialty consultation to other health care staff. Assumes responsibility for difficult and complex patients based on experience or area of expertise. Participates as a member of an inter- and intra-disciplinary team, including problem solving, program planning, clinical care planning, and quality improvement.

• Clinic Process Development and Improvement - Assists with developing and modifying patient triage an