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Job Description

Glimpse of the Job

The Social Work Fellow, under direct supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, is responsible for supervised therapy sessions with patients in the Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic. The Social Work Fellow serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, and community resources, as well as assisting in the implementation of the Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) and the Texas Children's Mental Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT).

What you need to know

Salary : Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Work Schedule : The work schedule for this program is Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm

Program Length : Our Social Work Fellow training program is a two-year program. Appointments are made initially for one year, with a second-year re-appointment being at the discretion of the Department. Further continued employment after the end of this two-year program is not guaranteed.

Other :  Depending upon the nature of your position, you may be required to receive immunizations (excluding COVID and Flu).

Minimum Required Qualifications

Education : Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or equivalent level of education and experience that qualifies the applicant to hold a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) License in Texas.

Licenses and Certifications : Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) License in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Master's level course work in individual, family, and group therapy. Master's level course work in various therapy models and motivational interviewing

Experience :  Bilingual (Spanish Preferred. One year of practice experience in a behavioral health or related setting. (This experience may be accrued during a graduate program.) Clinical experience with children, adolescents, couples, substance use, or trauma. Experience in telehealth. Experience in working with interdisciplinary care teams. Experience in evidence-based treatment methods.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Able to engage with processes of clinical supervision with supervisor; Strong oral and written communication skills. Comfortable with learning new technology and delivering services via telehealth. Ability to perform all tasks and responsibilities safely without injury to self and others in compliance with A&M System and HSC guidelines.

What you need to do

Apply! A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV / Resume section.

Some of the Responsibilities Include :

Mental Health Services - Provides detailed Behavioral Health evaluations incorporating a psychosocial history including risk assessment and recommendation for treatment, under supervision of an LCSW-S and within limitations of license. Delivers evidence-based psychotherapy to patients using assessment tools to track patient progress and tailored intervention, under supervision of an LCSW-S and within limitations of license. Provides specialty consultation to other health care staff. Assumes responsibility for difficult and complex patients based on experience or area of expertise. Participates as a member of an inter- and intra-disciplinary team, including problem solving, program planning, clinical care planning, and quality improvement.

Clinic Process Development and Improvement - Assists with developing and modifying patient triage and intake and referral systems within the clinic. Assists in implementing and training evidence base treatment. Documents services and activities per department standards and assists with program evaluation activities to track and analyze utilization and effectiveness of services.

Patient Review and Continuing Education Support - Participates in continuing education through interdisciplinary didactic and rounding activities. Conducts scholarly presentations to clinic staff and participate in educational activities for staff, students and trainees of other disciplines. Participates in group and individual supervision with clinical supervisor, discussing current patient care, reviewing clinical skill exercises, and ensuring continued professional development.

Research Support - Contributes to department research mission as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

, with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

of annual paid holidays

Up to and at least each month

Automatic enrollment in the

Health and Wellness :

Professional Development : All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees