Master Social Worker

@ University Health
University Healthuniversityhealth.com

Master Social Worker

Poteet, Texas
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

University Health is a leading Texas academic health system. The Physician role focuses on delivering high-quality, ethical medical care to inmates, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a secure environment, and supporting teaching opportunities.

Requirements

  • MD or DO from accredited medical school
  • Completion of ACGME residency
  • Board certification or eligibility
  • Texas medical license or ability to obtain
  • AHA BLS certification

Qualifications

  • Active DEA and DPS registrations
  • Correctional health care experience a plus
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
  • Strong sense of social responsibility
  • Effective communication skills

Full job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or hinder the patient from receiving maximum benefits from medical care. Acts as a therapeutic agent as a member of multi-disciplinary health and mental health teams.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. One year's post master's degree experience in a health care setting is preferred.

LICENSURE
Current state licensure from the Texas Department of Human Services is required.

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