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: PRN | Day shifts | 8 hour 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 97,000+ 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 Retirement: 403(b) plan Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• 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

• Required
• Credential(s):
• One or more of the following: Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. 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. Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.