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Job Description
Social Worker- CPAN
43959BR
43959BR
Position Description
Employees in this classification are responsible for providing social services to patients and their families by assisting them with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Persons in this position work closely with physicians and nursing staff to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors underlying patients' health problems. They also serve as a resource referral service in advising patients and their families about available community resources.
Major/Essential Functions- Functions as a Behavioral Health Specialist, ensuring consult lines are answered within needed timeframes and ensures that psychiatric consults occur within needed timeframes
- Identifies and facilitates coordination with an appropriate mental health professional (e.g., therapists, child/adolescent/reproductive psychiatrists) based on the level of care needed (e.g., medication management, therapy recommendations, available resources, etc.).
- Offers guidance to providers on assessing the mental and behavioral health status and needs of patients.
- Offers information and resources to providers as needed for children, adolescents, and their parents/caregivers including skill-based interventions (e.g., emotion regulation skills, behavioral parenting skills, distress tolerance skills, etc.).
- Assists the provider in developing a behavioral plan based on information provided through the consult to CPAN-PeriPAN.
Required Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited program by the Council on Social Work Education.
License/Certification:
Licensed or eligible for license as a Social Worker by the Council on Social Work Education.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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