Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Your future role at a glance

Location: Partially Remote; may require occasional travel to facilities to meet with staff and clinicians; will require occasional travel to Ascension sites for quarterly meetings and team meetings.

Department/Specialty: Seton Accountable Care Organization, Clinical Integration

Schedule: Full-time | Monday- Friday; 8am- 5 PM

Salary: $73,018.66 - 106,790.27 annually

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead Diagnostic Assessments by interpreting complex psychosocial measures to accurately identify mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, ensuring every patient receives a clear path to recovery.

• Create Tailored Treatment Plans based on specialized clinical findings, translating data into actionable strategies that directly improve long-term patient health outcomes.

• Provide Holistic Psychotherapy ranging from urgent crisis intervention to long-term support, offering patients a consistent and compassionate clinical anchor throughout their healing journey.

• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams and families to align treatment goals, ensuring a seamless, compliant support network that surrounds the patient at every stage of care.

• Document Patient Care Journeys with meticulous detail to meet federal and state standards, protecting the integrity of the treatment process and ensuring continuity of high-quality care.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Social Worker credentialed from the Texas Department of State Health Services required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW): You must hold a current, valid LCSW license to practice independently at the required clinical level.

• Specialized Clinical Experience: Proven expertise specifically within Transplant or Dialysis social work is essential to navigate the unique complexities of these patient populations.

• Post Acute Experience preferred (SNF, HH, IRF, LTACH).

• Case Management/Patient Navigation Experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster.

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