What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, LCSW, Psychiatry/Behavioral Science position at The University of Texas Medical Branch?
Minimum Qualification
Social Work Clinician - Practice is characterized by independent decision-making and a consistent approach to holistic patient care. The LCSW functions within the interdisciplinary team and initiates action to address patient care concerns. Serves as a clinical leader and has broad experience and advanced knowledge and skills. To provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to patients in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in an outpatient setting.
Job Duties:
Commensurate with experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0193 - John Sealy Towers
Job
Clerical & Administrative SupportRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Jul 30, 2026, 5:07:18 PM
- Master’s degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- At least two (2) years of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a psychotherapist.
- Experience providing services to patients involved in substance recovery treatment.
- Experience with group therapy.
- Outpatient clinic experience
Social Work Clinician - Practice is characterized by independent decision-making and a consistent approach to holistic patient care. The LCSW functions within the interdisciplinary team and initiates action to address patient care concerns. Serves as a clinical leader and has broad experience and advanced knowledge and skills. To provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to patients in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in an outpatient setting.
Job Duties:
- Provide psychotherapy services to child, adolescent and adult patients in the Department’s outpatient clinics.
- Demonstrate knowledge and use of evidence-based treatment techniques in professional practice to address therapeutic issues.
- Document assessments and progress notes in the patient’s electronic medical record in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Analyze therapeutic techniques and implement changes to improve quality of service.
- Adhere to internal controls established for the department.
- Perform related duties as required.
Commensurate with experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0193 - John Sealy Towers
Job
Clerical & Administrative SupportRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Non-Manager
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Jul 30, 2026, 5:07:18 PM