Senior Master Social Worker

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.