POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or hinder the patient from receiving maximum benefits from medical care. Acts as a therapeutic agent as a member of multidisciplinary health and mental health teams. Actively supports the policies and procedures of University Health. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. One year post-Master's degree experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. LICENSURE Current state licensure from the Texas State Board of Social Workers Examiners is required.