Job Posting: Medical Social Worker (Grant Funded)

Medical Social Worker (Grant Funded)
Job Requisition Number
066629
Position Number
114322
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
CD - Outreach
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Social Work OR
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two (2) years of experience in a field related to counseling individuals in crisis/trauma situations.

Licenses or Certifications:
Licensed under the Regulation of Social Work Practitioners Act of the State of Texas and will be required to maintain during employment.




Notes to Applicants
When completing the City of Austin employment application, please detail on the application all prior work experience that is related to this position. List any related licenses and certifications, including driver license and endorsements.

A detailed, complete employment application helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. A résumé may be submitted, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
Pay Range
$17.44 - $22.24 per hour
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Occassional evenings and weekends.
Job Close Date
Departments may close a posting at their discretion
03-05-2010
Type of Posting
External
Department
Health & Human Services
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Category
Professional
Location
RBJ, 11 Waller
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred background in HIV, STD, and/or TB services.
Bilingual preferred.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Consult with health care team to further their understanding of patient social and emotional factors.
Review work for accuracy and completeness.
Interview clients and/or their families to assess their psychosocial and/or resource needs.
Develop and implement individual social work treatment plan.
Compile data/information for reports, cost estimates, etc.
Write informational reports.
Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.
Record data on appropriate form/log, etc.
Attend meetings as section representative.
Seek and evaluate alternative funding sources.
Attend meetings/seminars to stay current in job practices.
Counsel individuals and/or their families to increase their understanding and acceptance of treatment, etc. and to help patient adjust after treatment.
Perform other tasks as required.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of theoretical constructs of human development.
Knowledge of community resources available for children's development, emotional therapy and/or support.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling techniques used in trauma, grief, or crisis situations.
Knowledge of social work theory and techniques.
Knowledge of the requirements for categorical assistance programs.
Knowledge of psycho-social factors impacted by illness and disability and intervention techniques.
Knowledge of federal and state program requirements for services to children, adolescents and their families.
Knowledge of health education assessment, instructions and evaluation methods.

Does this job require a criminal background investigation?
This position requires a criminal background investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.