Job Posting Title:

Bilingual Navigator and Educator (LMSW), Health Social Work, UT Health Austin

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Feb 28, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Social Worker will serve as part of an interdisciplinary team caring for patients at CommUnityCare. This is a grant-funded position ending on May 31, 2027, with the possibility of renewal based on funding availability, work performance, and progress toward established goals.

This role offers a hybrid work schedule, with certain duties performed off-campus at a personal residence located within 75 miles of a university-owned or leased property. Remote work requires reliable internet access and a suitable, distraction-free workspace. A flexible work arrangement agreement will be required upon hire.

This position represents a collaborative effort between the Division of Health Social Work and the Department of Internal Medicine. 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.  

Purpose

The Social Worker will provide cancer risk-reducing behavioral assessments and interventions for various vulnerable patient population while fostering respectful, collaborative interactions with patients and their families. Additionally, the role involves building strong, patient-centered relationships and demonstrating a commitment to and competence in working with historically underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

Apply empowerment-based prevention and intervention strategies including motivational interviewing to improve community health and facilitate screening, follow-up, and treatment for alcohol use.

Evaluate patients for additional cancer-related risk factors and provide referrals to meet those needs. Ensure timely receipt of screening, results, and scheduling for follow-up, as needed.

Facilitate patients requiring additional testing or treatment through patient navigation, including addressing barriers patients may experience. Address personal and environmental issues with the patient to maximize emotional, social, and physical well-being and the appropriate use of healthcare resources.

Provide training for providers and staff on new screening criteria and techniques for unhealthy alcohol use to increase referrals for decreasing unhealthy behaviors and/or receiving treatment for alcohol use disorder.

Work closely with the Program Coordinator, Manager, and Program Director of the Department of Medicine at the University of Texas Dell Medical School to ensure coordinated efforts and effective program implementation. Partner with clinic providers and support staff to assess patient needs and deliver comprehensive healthcare services, both in-person at the clinic and through telemedicine platforms. Develop and maintain strong internal relationships and partnerships with colleagues, including clinical managers, support staff, providers, and business office personnel, to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, including documentation of patient contacts and progress, patient administrative processes, and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Attend seminars and maintain all licensure and/or certification requirements to support ongoing education and adherence to best practices.

Perform other related job functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish). Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program. Licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Texas. Demonstrated strong communication and collaboration skills with a wide range of healthcare professionals. Exhibits a positive, compassionate, and professional attitude when engaging with patients and their families. Possesses excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational and time management abilities. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-provider practice environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

LMSW in state of Texas and at least two years of post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting (medical navigation or case management) with a preference for candidates who have worked with patients experiencing alcohol use disorders or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas. Experience in alcohol screening, assessment, and treatment, including SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) and motivational interviewing. Clinical and telemedicine experience. Demonstrated experience working within an interdisciplinary care team.

Salary Range

$63,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

May work around biohazards

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Use of manual dexterity

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.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.