Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) Texas - Austin Area

McKesson•The Woodlands, TX

20h•Remote

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Associate Social Worker provides remote generalist social work duties to include knowledge of and referrals to agencies and organizations offering emotional, physical, social, and financial services to patients and families. This entry level team member works collaboratively with the Innovent team, as well as the Texas Oncology team.

Requirements

LBSW: Degreed in Social Work
Licensed in the state of Texas
Living in the state of Texas
Living in the greater Austin-area
Bachelor's degree in social work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Appropriate Texas state licensure required
0-2 years social work experience in a healthcare setting
Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population that include late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly (includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group)
Must be able to work remote and have dedicated space for workstation and highspeed internet in place
Must have audio and camera capabilities for meeting with patients and families

Nice To Haves

oncology experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides information & helps coordinate access to resources and services for patients, families, and/or caregivers, making appropriate referrals as needed.
Completes patient forms when necessary (i.e. patient disability forms, indigent drug program, etc.).
May administer psychosocial needs assessments, distress and depression screens to patients and families, and then forward the assessments needing evaluation to the appropriate, identified clinicians.
Acts as a patient/family advocate in negotiating the health care system.
Relays identified patient and family needs to medical team members.
Documents all tasks in EMR accurately, appropriately, and timely.
Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies, health care organizations, and other providers to promote a broad base of support for patients and families.