Pediatric Mental Health Social Worker

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Dell Children''s Medical Center

Department/Specialty: Behavioral Health

Schedule: Full Time | Day Shifts | 8 or 12 -our shifts | Weekdays and Weekends

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Provide behavioral health counseling services, delivering individual, group, and family therapy to support improved mental health outcomes.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and establish measurable therapy treatment goals aligned with evidence-based behavioral health practices.
• Evaluate therapy progress and adjust treatment plans to ensure effective interventions and sustained patient improvement.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and community providers to coordinate care from treatment initiation through discharge planning.
• Serve as clinical resource for trauma and personality disorders, providing consultation, staff education, and community outreach on mental health services.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:

• Counselor credentialed from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Social Worker credentialed from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Clinical Counselor preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate''s

degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we''re seeking

• LMSW required upon hire.
• Crisis Counseling preferred.
• Group Therapy Experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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