45722BR
Extended Job Title:
Social Worker (BSW) - ELP
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description:
Under supervision of a master prepared social worker, provides counseling to families, individuals and groups. Works in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, coordinates patient discharge planning, complies with required standards for medical/legal responsibilities, and serves as a resource to other allied and administrative staff.
Texas Tech Health El Paso (TTEP) is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
Additionally, this position is not eligible for remote or hybrid opportunities. All work is required to be performed onsite at TTEP.
Requisition ID:
45722BR
Optional Attachments:
Transcript
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
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Investigate, assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, economic and environmental problems.
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Interview patients, assess priorities and document case activity.
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Consult with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with patient's treatment plan.
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Assist clients/families with obtaining community assistance by referral to proper resources.
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Develop and maintain working relationships with community health, welfare and social agencies and seek creative means to assist the client with his/her needs.
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Support management of concurrent review, discharge planning processes, social services, home care and other post discharge needs.
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Remain current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
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Adhere to all policies, procedures and practices (Regents Rules, TTUS, HSECEP OPs, etc.).
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Personally, and consistently, demonstrate, display and act in accordance with Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork). Serve as a Value's leader while actively promoting and encouraging staff across the institution.
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
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Ability to provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups; psychosocial evaluation; advocacy; and referral to community resources.
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Effective human relation skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written.
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Working knowledge of community agencies and services available for the special needs of assigned patient population.
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Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
Ob Gyn Dept Elp Genl
Required Attachments:
Professional License or Certification, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .
Job Group:
Academic Support Professionals
Shift:
Day
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
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Must be licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners within 6 months of start date.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Jeanne Clery Act:
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. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at .