POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES Counsels and assists patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that 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. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE A Master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required. One year's postgraduate experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. LICENSURE Current state licensure from the Texas Department of Human Services is required.