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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Senior Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine, Dell Medical School, UT Health A in Austin, Texas
Evaluates and provides diagnostic impressions. Formulates treatment plan according to evidence based practices and protocol. Conduct individual, family and group therapy sessions as needed. Monitors patients for suicidal/homicidal intent and ensures patient safety if necessary. Undertake crisis intervention, as needed.Participates in any supervision, feedback, and quality assurance checks. Maintains client records and performs data entry as required by protocol.Attends appropriate training workshops, interdisciplinary meetings and client staffing as required. Participate in clinical supervision and oversight of clinical activities for pre-licensure team members, consistent with applicants own licensure and experience.Participate in departmental meetings, continuing education opportunities, academic and research opportunities to optimize patient best practice and interdepartmental collaboration.Serves as a clinical lead and works closely with the social workers on staff to provide mentorship, support, and consultation as needed. Provides guidance, direction, debriefing, clinical staffing, and support to staff, including care coordinators. May help with coverage, staffing, and workflow optimization.Demonstrates a deepened knowledge and expertise in treating patients with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions along with addressing patients psychosocial factors. Applies clinical experience, condition specific trainings, and certificationsto contribute to patients improved healthcare outcomes.Participates in the development and implementation of projects, and leading or participating in committees and/or workgroups. Participates in quality improvement and initiatives that analyze professional practice, outcomes and efficiencies, including peer review, chart review, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.Performs all other duties as assigned.