Clinical Social Worker-Weatherford, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Weatherford, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to support its Southwest of Ft Worth locations, including Grandbury, Weatherford, and Cleburne, Tx. This role operates on a Monday through Friday, 8a-5p schedule. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider dedicated to making high-quality cancer care accessible. The organization's mission is to deliver advanced, evidence-based cancer care, enabling patients to achieve better outcomes. Texas Oncology plays a significant role in treating cancer patients across Texas.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Minimum three- to five-years’ experience preferred, working as a clinical social worker in a health care setting.
Valid and current Texas state master’s clinical-level license (i.e. LCSW).

Nice To Haves

oncology, palliative care and/or hospice experience desired.
Bilingual Preferred-Spanish

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic counseling to patients, family members, and caregivers as needed.
Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral issues as appropriate.
Demonstrates a strong knowledge of the psychosocial impact of cancer on the patient and family system throughout the continuum of cancer care, including at diagnosis, advanced cancer, end of life care, and survivorship.
Provides emotional support and crisis assessment/interventions to patients and families, as well as non-pharmacologic support for pain, sleep issues, and other physical concerns.
Active member of the medical interdisciplinary team, ensuring ongoing communication with team members.
Participates in and contributes to Value Based Care initiatives by participating in distress and depression screening follow-up, advance care planning and end-of-life conversations and transitions.
Assists and supports patients and families with transition to and issues associated with Survivorship.
Meets with patients and their families to administer, assess, and provide appropriate follow-up of psychosocial needs assessments.
Develops, maintains and facilitates support groups to enhance the quality of care and support to patients and their families.
Coordinates support groups with local agencies and health care providers.
Provides education to clinic staff regarding skills and knowledge specific to the role of a clinical social worker in a medical practice.
Provides information about appropriate community resources to patients and families.
Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies, health care organizations, and other providers.
Acts as a patient/family advocate in negotiating the health care system.
Documents all interventions in EMR accurately, appropriately and timely.
Provides professional presentations to groups and organizations.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
May oversee the activities of staff providing coordination of Social Services.
As appropriate, supervise MSW Student Interns; review candidates, mentor, and proper documentation training.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population that include late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly.