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About the Role

The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) supports patients in improving their overall functioning and well-being through case consultation, case management, evidence-based brief interventions, and psychotherapy. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the LMSW uses a patient-centered approach to address the biopsychosocial needs of individuals facing medical and behavioral health conditions such as chronic illness, chronic pain, adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. The role requires strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to create individualized care plans that foster resilience and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

Conduct case consultations, case management, psychotherapy, and psychosocial education for patients, caregivers, and their support networks.
Introduce social work services and assess psychosocial and support system needs.
Initiate timely contact in response to urgent needs, including critical patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and mental health crises.
Provide appropriate assessment, intervention, and follow-up based on identified needs.
Recommend care plan updates to enhance patient function, quality of life, and health-related outcomes.
Collaborate with medical teams to address psychosocial factors affecting care, including substance use (e.g., tobacco cessation), pre- and post-surgical planning, and transportation barriers to support positive surgical outcomes.
Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation in accordance with organizational standards.
Provide psychosocial education to patients’ care partners and support networks.
Coordinate care with families, healthcare teams, and community agencies.
Build and sustain relationships with community organizations to facilitate referrals and ensure access to vital services such as transportation, emergency housing, caregiver support, financial assistance, and complex case management.
Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care operations.
Support screening, tracking, and reporting of patient outcomes and social work interventions.
Offer discipline-specific expertise to interdisciplinary teams, particularly regarding mental health, historically underserved populations, social determinants of health, and innovative approaches to managing chronic illness.
Attend division and integrated practice unit (IPU) meetings, as well as ongoing training and continuing education opportunities to support collaborative practice and adherence to best practices.
Assist with preparation for interdisciplinary care team meetings as needed.
Provide occasional coverage for urgent social work needs when other team members are unavailable, ensuring continuity of care.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
Current licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of Texas.
2 years of post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
Proficiency in evidence-based brief interventions, motivational interviewing, and a strong knowledge of community resources.
LCSW eligibility or in progress toward licensure.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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.

Skills

Case consultation
Case management
Evidence-based brief interventions
Psychotherapy
Patient-centered approach
Biopsychosocial needs assessment
Clinical judgment
Clear communication
Individualized care planning
Resilience building
Continuity of care
Psychosocial education
Crisis response
Care planning
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical documentation
Community resource navigation
Research
Program improvement
Team engagement
Continuing education
Motivational interviewing

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Work Type

Hybrid work schedule (working onsite and remotely) is available after onsite training and successful performance review have been completed.

Experience Level

2 years of post-degree clinical experience in a healthcare setting.

Education Level

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.

Salary/Compensations

$63,000+

Benefits

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.