Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Neurosciences & Neurosurgery

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL NOTES

The Division of Health Social Work serves as a centralized hub for social workers and other integrated health providers, fostering an environment that empowers professionals to improve the health and enhance the well-being of patients and families in partnership with patients, families, and communities. Through cutting-edge models and comprehensive services, the division creates tangible value within the healthcare ecosystem while championing whole-person care and interprofessional collaboration. Functioning as a formalized collaborative structure, the Division of Health Social Work unites interprofessional missions, cultivating synergies that drive impactful, patient-centric care. 

A hybrid work schedule (working onsite and remotely) is available for this position after onsite training and successful performance review have been completed.

PURPOSE

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is an integral member of an interdisciplinary, team-based program providing behavioral health services within the Neurosciences service line, including the Neurology and Neurosurgery clinics at UT Health Austin, part of Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. Working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, the LCSW provides case consultation, complex case management, evidence-based brief interventions, and psychotherapy using a patient-centered approach to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals with neurological and behavioral health conditions, including chronic illness, chronic pain, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, while developing individualized care plans that promote resilience, continuity of care, and improved patient outcomes. .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct Clinical Assessment and Psychotherapy

Provide evidence-based psychotherapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive therapy, and other appropriate interventions, informed by comprehensive biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments and individualized treatment plans for patients with co-occurring physical and behavioral health conditions. Maintain complete and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and division standards.

• Consultation and Care Coordination

Conduct case consultations, supportive counseling, and psychoeducation for patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care teams. Initiate outreach in response to urgent needs, including critical patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and behavioral health crises, assess psychosocial needs and support systems, and recommend care plan modifications to improve patient functioning, quality of life, and health outcomes.

• Interdisciplinary Clinical Collaboration

Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors affecting care, including chronic illness, chronic pain, substance use (e.g., tobacco cessation), transportation barriers, and pre- and post-surgical planning, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered care and optimal clinical outcomes.

• Psychosocial Support and Chronic Condition Management

Support patients and caregivers in understanding the impact of life factors on chronic pain and other health conditions. Promote coping strategies, psychological resilience, and functional improvement to enhance quality of life and overall well-being.

• Interdisciplinary and Community Collaboration

Collaborate with internal interdisciplinary teams and external providers to advance UT Health Austin’s integrated clinical care model. Build and sustain relationships with community behavioral health partners to ensure continuity of care and resource alignment. Support collaboration at the local, regional, and national levels to strengthen professional networks and best practices.

• Cross-Coverage and Quality Improvement

Provide coverage in other UT Health Austin clinical programs as needed to ensure continuity of care and meet organizational priorities. Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives within both the Division of Health Social Work and the Neurology clinics

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
• At least 2 year(s) of experience in post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 year(s) or more of experience in post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experienced in conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based treatments, with working knowledge of brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and healthcare delivery. 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

SALARY RANGE

$70,000 + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment and clinic environment.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer systems.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications, and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.