Sr. Caseworker (Psychiatry)

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Job Summary:

 

Under limited supervision, responsible for working within a multidisciplinary team providing clinical care to community adult and adolescent outpatients with serious mental illness, substance use disorder and other co-morbid conditions. *Must have reliable transportation for daily home visits*

Job Duties:

 

  • Evaluates and assesses patient’s behavior, emotional responses, interpersonal relationships, and social conditions.
  • Gives diagnostic impressions and treats adults, adolescents, and families.
  • Develops individual treatment plans for patients and documents case records as needed.
  • Maintains regular contact with each assigned patient to monitor responses to services and identify problem areas.
  • Assists with developing and implementing evidence-based treatment models.
  • Collaborates on additional research and/or contract programs, providing support services and clinical care to community adult outpatients with serious mental illness, substance use disorder and other co-morbid conditions.
  • Responsibilities may include crisis interventions as needed.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
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    Education:

     

    Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology is required.

    Experience:

     

    Three(3) years of experience in a health care setting is required.

    1 yr experience with serios mental illness

    Billingual preferred

    Additional Licenses and Certifications:

     

    LPC, LMSW, or LMFTa licensure is preferred.

     

     

     

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