Job Description

Clinical Social Worker Supervisor

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Psychiatry and Behavioral Science

Commensurate

Bryan, Texas

Staff

What we want

The Clinical Social Worker Supervisor functions as a clinical social worker and provides clinical supervision in a Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic and related clinical programs.

What you need to know

Responsibilities

Clinical Services

• Provide detailed psychiatric evaluations incorporating a biopsychosocial history including risk assessment and recommendation for treatment.

• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy to patients using assessment tools to track patient progress and tailored intervention.

• Provide evaluations and evidence-based treatment for patients.

• Lead therapy groups.

• Assume responsibility for difficult and complex patients based on experience or area of expertise.

• Provide clinical supervision and continuing education seminars.

• Document services and activities per department standards and assist with program evaluation activities to track and analyze utilization and effectiveness of services.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Serve as a biopsychosocial expert in the multidisciplinary care team.

• Provide specialty consultation to other health care staff.

• Participate in community activities that promote health care.

• Share expert knowledge of community resources to coordinate transitions of care.

• Participate as a member of an inter- and intra-disciplinary team, including problem-solving, program planning, clinical care planning, and quality improvement.

Education & Training

• Lead family and patient education.

• Serve as a practicum instructor or preceptor for graduate or undergraduate social work students.

• Conduct scholarly presentations to social work staff and participate in educational activities for staff and trainees of other disciplines.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance, Social Work, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, or other related field.

• Six years of related experience providing direct clinical social work or behavioral health services to clients/patients in a clinical setting. Related experience may include supervised clinical internships, fellowships, and other clinical training experiences.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Supervisor Credentials (LCSW-S) in the State of Texas or Licensed Professional Counselor with Supervisor Credentials (LPC-S) in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with healthcare management software, Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, and MS Office suite.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to manage day-to-day clinic operations.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with patients, staff, and stakeholders

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing

• Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs

• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.