Senior Master Social Worker

@ University Health

Senior Master Social Worker

Mcqueeney, Texas

Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Join our University Health network providing specialty care. Focus on emergency mental health services for adults. Board-certified or eligible required in Texas with current medical license.

Requirements

Board certification or eligibility
Current Texas medical license
BLS or higher certification
ACLS certification within 90 days
DEA number required

Qualifications

Medical degree (MD or DO)
Completed residency in psychiatry
Experience in emergency mental health
Ability to obtain state license
Maintain certifications and licenses

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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. Performs some supervisory activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. Five years post-masters experience in a health care setting is required, with six to seven years preferred.

LICENSURE

Current licensure from the Texas Department of Human Services is required. ACP licensure is preferred.

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