Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Neurosciences

Help Build the Future of Integrated Neuroscience Care At UT Health Austin, we're expanding our Neurosciences service line as part of our continued growth into a fully integrated academic medical center—and we're building an interdisciplinary team that recognizes behavioral health as an essential part of whole-person care. This isn't a traditional outpatient therapy role. As an LCSW embedded within our Neurology and Neurosurgery clinics, you'll partner directly with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to address the behavioral, emotional, and psychosocial factors that influence neurological health and recovery. Together, we're creating a more connected, value-based model of care that improves outcomes while enhancing the patient experience. If you're passionate about integrated behavioral health, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping shape an innovative Neurosciences program, we'd love to meet you. Why Join UT Health Austin? Help Build a Growing Neurosciences Program Join a team that's expanding neurological services to meet the growing needs of Central Texas while helping define how integrated behavioral healthcare supports patients throughout their journey. Practice True Integrated Care Behavioral health isn't an add-on here—it's embedded into patient care. You'll collaborate daily with neurologists, neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other specialists to develop coordinated treatment plans that support the whole person. Make a Meaningful Difference Work with patients navigating complex neurological conditions, chronic illness, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and life transitions—helping them build resilience, improve functioning, and achieve better health outcomes. Grow With an Innovative Academic Health System As UT Health Austin continues expanding clinical services and advancing value-based care, you'll have opportunities to grow professionally while contributing to an organization that's intentionally reimagining healthcare delivery. About the Role As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker within our Neurosciences service line, you'll provide evidence-based behavioral health services for patients receiving care in our Neurology and Neurosurgery clinics. Working as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, you'll deliver brief psychotherapy, psychosocial assessments, care coordination, and complex case management while helping patients navigate the emotional and practical challenges associated with neurological conditions. A hybrid work schedule (working onsite and remotely) is available for this position after onsite training and successful performance review have been completed. What You'll Do Clinical Assessment & Psychotherapy Provide evidence-based brief psychotherapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supportive therapy, and other appropriate interventions Develop individualized treatment plans and maintain timely clinical documentation Integrated Care Coordination Partner with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient-centered care Provide case consultation, psychoeducation, supportive counseling, and crisis response Assist with care planning for patients experiencing chronic illness, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other behavioral health concerns Patient & Family Support Help patients and caregivers understand the emotional and behavioral impact of neurological conditions Promote coping strategies, resilience, and improved quality of life Connect patients with community resources and support services to ensure continuity of care Collaboration & Quality Improvement Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives Build relationships with community behavioral health partners Support integrated care across UT Health Austin clinical programs as needed Who You Are Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the State of Texas Two or more years of post‑degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of post‑degree clinical experience Experience providing evidence‑based behavioral health interventions in integrated healthcare settings Working knowledge of brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and healthcare delivery models Bilingual in English and Spanish Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Healthcare is changing—and so is the way behavioral health is delivered. As UT Health Austin continues building a modern academic health system centered on collaboration, innovation, and whole‑person care, you'll have the opportunity to help shape an integrated Neurosciences program where behavioral health is valued as a critical part of every patient's care journey! #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Health Austin