Job Description

Summary

The Senior Medical Social Worker will be working in the Division of Pediatrics-Public Health on a new, 16 month grant from the State. The Senior Medical Social Worker will be providing upLIFT Group, a new group-based program for pregnant people and mothers who are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. The Senior Medical Social Worker may also deliver individualized upLIFT sessions as needed. This position is expected to work 20 hours per week. 

Job Duties

The Senior Medical Social Worker will be responsible for delivering the upLIFT group to 20 women per month (minimum). Specific job duties include:

• Establishes rapport with participants that are enrolled or that are being asked to enroll in a maternal health services program. 
• Motivates participants to be active, engaged participants in their health care. 
• Facilitates upLIFT Group program through virtual or in person sessions.
• Delivers upLIFT program to individuals through virtual or in home sessions.
• Collects program data and enters the data into the program and state databases.
• Coordinates with the project staff to schedule visits, send reminders, and contact participants for follow-up as needed.
• Documents all activities, service plans, and results. 
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines in regards to patient information.
• Attends Division meetings.
• Represents the Division, and the upSTART and upLIFT programs at community events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Licensure as a Master Social Worker (LMSW) by The Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (TSBSWE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience facilitating group-based programming.
• Experience working with mothers with perinatal depression.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Must have a car, valid Texas's driver's license and auto insurance.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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