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Correctional Health Social Worker

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Amarillo
Apr 18, 2025
Correctional Health Social Worker 40489BR 40489BR 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 utilizing direct, complete, and adequate information. Treatment Team: Dependability - on time for treatment team, arranges coverage, notifies team members of absences. Scheduling - Patient's Individual Treatment Plans (ITP's) are reviewed based on timeframes stipulated in current policies and pertaining to release planning. Contribution-reports relevant information regarding Outpatient functional status and psychiatric status makes appropriate referrals, knowledgeable of group therapy programming. Coordination-assists in the interviewing of Outpatients and other staff members using professional and assertive verbal/non-verbal communication. Monitoring (Row Round) and Assessment (Psychosocial Evaluation): Staff member monitors each offender patient prior to a treatment team review. Required documentation is noted in the medical record. Meets standards for quality, quantity, time frames as set by supervisor and team. Staff member conducts a patient interview on or before the 10th work day after the date of admission. Case Management Tasks: Responds to Sick Calls (I-60's) in accordance to existing policies. Responds to family calls per policy and 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. Clinical Documentation and Correspondence: Documents using appropriate forms in the Electronic Medical Records (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 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, Texas Department Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Host on Demand and programs/operations utilized by Correctional Managed Health Care (CMHC) and Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC). 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. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=886837 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. 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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-53311da3f851164caa0934cff45dbea1