Correctional Health Social Worker

Major / Essential Functions

• Communicates with team members and supervisor in a timely manner utilizing direct, complete, and adequate information.
• Treatment Team : Dependability - on time for treatment team, arranges coverage, notifies team members of absences. Scheduling - Patient's ITP's are reviewed based on timeframes stipulated in current policies and pertaining to release planning.

Contribution-reports relevant information regarding O / P’s functional status and psychiatric status makes appropriate referrals, knowledgeable of group therapy programming.

Coordination-assists in the interviewing of O / P’s and other staff members using professional and assertive verbal / non-verbal communication.

Monitoring (Row Round) and Assessment (Psychosocial Evaluation) : Staff member monitors each offender patient prior to a tx team review.

Required documentation is noted in the medical record. Meets standards for quality, quantity, time frames as set by supervisor and team.

Staff member conducts a patient interview on or before the 10th work day after the date of admission.

Case Management Tasks : Responds to I-60's in accordance to existing policies. Responds to family calls per policy and using required forms.

Documents family calls in the medical record. Completes release planning tasks including necessary communication and paperwork in a timely manner and according to policy and procedure.

Manages treatment team referrals in timely and appropriate manner. Manages referrals to specialized programs in a timely and appropriate manner.

Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic approach and creates and maintains positive therapeutic environment. Maintains professional, therapeutic boundaries.

Adheres to established guidelines for individual and group demographics. Adheres to established guidelines for individual and psychosocial educational groups.

Clinical Documentation and Correspondence : Documents using appropriate forms in the EMR, professional language, supports clinical assessment with objective information / observation, and avoids jargon.

Follows policy and procedure for group therapy documentation, row rounds, clinical notes (i.e. SOAP notes),for care plan, and for I-60’s.

Effective Use of Technology : Demonstrates knowledge and ability to document, find information and communicate effectively using the Electronic Medical Record, Microsoft Office Programs, TDCJ Host on Demand and programs / operations utilized by CMHC and TTUHSC.

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 .

This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the :

• ONE TEAM : Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
• KINDHEARTED : Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
• INTEGRITY : Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
• VISIONARY : Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
• BEYOND SERVICE : Create and deliver positive defining moments

Take care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best in the state of Texas :

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Training
• Continuing Education
• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Retiree Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Leadership Program
• State Pension

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous workplace experience in a professional role
• Experience using computers and computer software.
• Experienced in written and oral communication.
• Experience writing clear, concise reports and business correspondence.
• Experience presenting information to managers, clients, customers and general public.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience problem solving and being a self-starter.

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.

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