Mental Health Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social W

Job Posting Title:Mental Health Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker, UT Health Austin, Dell Medical School----Hiring Department:Dell Medical School----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt----Earliest Start Date:Oct 18, 2022----Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until Nov 30, 2023----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesDell Medical School is seeking a Mental Health Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to work as part of an interdisciplinary, team-based program that cares for patients enrolled in the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) program at UT Health Austin, Dell Medical School. The Mental Health Therapist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker will join our growing multi-disciplinary team to conduct behavioral and mental health assessments, treatment planning, brief interventions, and interdisciplinary team consultation as needed. This position is a collaborative hire between the Department of Health Social Work and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The first of its kind in the nation, the Department of Health Social Work is a collaboration of Dell Medical School and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin. Jointly operated by both schools, the department creates an academic home for social workers and other integrated behavioral health providers to improve the health of individuals, families and communities, create value in health care, innovate new models of health social work and integrated behavioral health practice, and build civic and community engagement and connections. The department creates a formalized structure of collaboration to support their shared interprofessional missions.This position has an end date of 11/30/23, and may be renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals.This position will be assigned on-campus with an expectation to work on-site for some of the scheduled work week.Remote work will require reliable internet access and a suitable workspace free from distractions. A flexible workingarrangementagreement will be required upon offer.The University of Texas, Dell Medical School (DMS), is a Health Research Institute (HRI) for the Texas Children's Mental Health Care Consortium. The program and projects of the Dell Medical School, HRI work to address the clinical needs of the programs which address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in Texas for children and adolescents. This is a federally funded position sponsored by the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC). TCMHCC was created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address urgent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in this state in relation to children and adolescents.PurposeThis position will provide mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and family members American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funded projects through the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine(TCHATT)program at Dell Medical School. TCHATT provides telemedicine or telehealth programs to school districts to help identify and assess the behavioral health needs of children and adolescents and provide access to mental health services. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing evidence-based mental health therapy to children, adolescents, and family members in need of rapid access to care. Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats, mental health disorders. Creates individualized treatment plans according to each patient's unique needs and circumstances. Meets with patients regularly to provide counseling and treatment. Will conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.Educates family members on interventions they can utilize with their child and how to respond to their child's behaviors. Completes documentation and safety plans according to program policies. Has excellent communication and rapport building skills. Works with a team of Clinicians including Psychiatrists, Advanced Practitioners, Therapists, Pediatricians, Social Workers and School Counselors to provide outstanding patient care.ResponsibilitiesEvaluates 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.Coordinates with referring practitioners, individuals, and family members throughout the treatment. Collaborates with project coordinators and administrative assistants to coordinate patient visits.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 applicant's own licensure and experience.Other related functions as assigned.Required QualificationsHold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an institutional program certified by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Be licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. Have a minimum of three (3) years of post-degree clinical experience. Experience working with children, adolescents, and family systems. Strong technological skills and ability to perform computer task and utilize electronic health record independently.Ability to work remotely as needed. Demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of other health care professionals (i.e., physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, dietitians, pharmacists, medical assistants). Maintain a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude when engaging with patients and their family members. Possess excellent interpersonal skills; written and oral communication skills; organizational, planning, follow-up/follow-through, and time management skills. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with strong attention to accuracy and detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-provider practice environment. Demonstrated commitment to professional ethical and practice standards. Readiness to adopt new techniques and practices as determined by clinical leadership. The therapist will possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, ability work independently with a strong attention to detail, effective oral and written communication skill, and will possess a commitment to professional ethical and practice standards.Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsProfessional experience as a licensed clinician providing clinical services via telemedicine. At least 3 years of experience providing crisis intervention, care coordination, and case management to children and families. At least 3 years of experience providing short-term individual counseling and crisis intervention services to a culturally diverse population. At least 3 years of experience in high demand outpatient or inpatient mental health settings. Experience providing school-based mental health services. Proficiency in at least one electronic medical records system, e.g., Athena. Have experience delivering care as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Bilingual in English and Spanish. The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to diversity and excellence within the learning health system. At the Dell Medical School, we strive to create a vital, inclusive health ecosystem. To ensure alignment, we follow these fundamental values: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/culture.Salary Range$68,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsWorking in standard office environmentRepetitive use of a keyboardRequired MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestImportantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibility:Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----Retirement Plan Eligibility:The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----Background Checks:A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.----Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.----Pay Transparency:The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.----Employment Eligibility Verification:If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.----E-Verify:The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: [PDF] [PDF] [PDF] [PDF]----Compliance:Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.