Social worker Jobs in Lubbock tx

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 .

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Preferred Qualifications

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives and goals of the social work department.

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 : .