Job description
Join BrightPath Community Services as a dedicated Social Worker in Austin, TX. We are committed to empowering families and individuals through compassionate, evidence-based services. This full-time role focuses on comprehensive case management, counseling, and community collaboration to improve well-being and safety.
In this role, you will assess client needs, develop service plans, connect clients with essential resources, and advocate for equitable access to services. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver trauma-informed care and culturally responsive support.
We offer competitive compensation, robust benefits, a supportive professional development program, and a mission-driven culture that values your expertise and growth.
Responsibility
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and risk evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans with measurable goals.
- Coordinate access to housing, mental health, healthcare and community resources.
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention and supportive coaching to clients and families.
- Document cases in the EMR system, ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate reporting.
- Partner with schools, hospitals and community organizations to improve outcomes.
- Advocate for clients, navigate complex systems and ensure service accessibility.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field; Master of Social Work preferred
- Licensure or eligibility to practice in Texas (LMSW/LCSW) preferred
- Minimum 2 years of case management or clinical social work experience
- Strong communication, active listening and report writing skills
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention and client advocacy
- Cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations; bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and data privacy regulations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and willingness to participate in on-call coverage if needed