Performs advanced level social work. Supervises lower level clinical social workers and/or ancillary staff.
Requisition ID
38587BR
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Pay Grade Maximum
$31.73 hourly
Major/Essential Functions
Actively participates in daily WRMF plan of care meetings
Assists and coordinates with patients, patient's families and other agencies to ensure continuity of care for patients releasing from prison.
Performs a variety of complex case management tasks
Communicates w/ TTUHSC medical staff and TDCJ administration the designation of Critically/Seriously ill patients and those on hospice care
Provides status updates to patient's designated recipients of their PHI
Maintain physical, psychological and personal safety and the safety of coworkers, IP's, security and the community.
Maintain current social work license and required certifications
Support the Values Based Culture of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
About Managed Care:
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE. This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:
ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining moments
Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Training
Continuing Education
Loan Forgiveness Program
Retiree Insurance
Paid Leave
Leadership Program
State Pension
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Grade Minimum
$24.04 hourly
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a medical setting such as home health, hospice, or in a hospital setting is a plus.
Experience providing care and services to people of varying socio-economical and educational backgrounds.
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Campus
HSC - Correctional Managed Health Care
Department
RMF - Admin
Required Attachments
Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Social Services
Occasional Duties
Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives and goals of the social work department.
Shift
Day
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from an approved accredited four-year college or university in a behavioral science. License/Certification: Credentialed as a Certified Social Worker.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.