Remote Social Worker; LMSW - Texas Child Health Access Telemedicine; TCHATT

UTHealth Houston Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences – Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) Social Worker (LMSW)

We are hiring a Social Worker (LMSW) to join our team as a care coordinator for TCHATT. The role manages patients’ transitions, coordinates care, and refers patients to agencies or health care professionals as needed.

The position also includes educating staff on case management, evaluating patient outcomes, maintaining documentation, and providing presentations to community providers on psychosocial factors that affect care.

Remote work is available, but employees may be required to attend trainings or meetings at the Greater Houston office.

• 100% medical premiums paid for full‑time employees
• Generous time off: holidays, preventive leave day, vacation and sick time (approximately 37-38 days per year)
• Vacation accrues more the longer you stay
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and wellness program access
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
• Child and elder care resources
• Additional supports

Deliver professional social work services to assist patients and families with long‑term care and community resources while patients receive mental health services through the TCHATT program.

• Provide professional social work services to connect patients and families with long‑term care and community resources.
• Plan treatment courses or refer cases to appropriate professionals, institutions, or agencies; manage patient transition through the TCHATT system and coordinate care.
• Obtain patient data to support development of teaching endeavors, programs, and social services.
• Assess patient and family needs; collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team; develop patient goals, monitor progress, address barriers, evaluate outcomes, and conduct individual or group counseling.
• Prepare detailed reports and videotape sessions for review with coworkers or faculty.
• Solicit assistance from religious, social, and welfare agencies; interact with social work staff and psychiatric residents.
• Educate physicians, nurses, and other providers on community resources and psychosocial impacts on care.
• Apply crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and mediation to address patient/family concerns.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) by State of Texas is required.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by State of Texas is preferred.
• Bilingual is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field is required.

• At least one year of social work experience is required; medical social work experience is preferred.

Exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

This position is security‑sensitive pursuant to Texas Education Code and relevant statutes. Employees may be subject to periodic background checks.

Military occupations related to selection criteria include 0868, 42S1, 42S3, 42S4, 42SX, and 73A. For a complete list, visit www.uthealth-veterans.jobs
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Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.