Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Kingwood, Tx

The US Oncology Network•Houston, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join their team in the Gulf Coast North Region. This role involves supporting patients and their families through the emotional and psychosocial challenges of cancer care. The position requires travel up to 20% between clinics and the candidate must reside in Texas. Bilingual in Spanish is a significant advantage. The role is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Texas Oncology is a leading community oncology provider dedicated to making high-quality cancer care accessible.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Minimum three (3) to five (5) 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).
Must reside in Texas.

Nice To Haves

Oncology, palliative care and/or hospice experience desired.
Bilingual in Spanish is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

Provides therapeutic counseling to patients, family members, and caregivers as needed.
Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral issues as appropriate.
Documents session notes and billing requirements in a timely fashion if billing for services.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of the psychosocial impact of cancer on the patient and family system throughout the continuum of cancer care.
Provides emotional support and crisis assessment/interventions to patients and families.
Offers 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 Value Based Care initiatives, including distress and depression screening follow-up, advance care planning, and end-of-life conversations.
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.
Considers social support, appropriate community resources, and coping mechanisms.
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 the role of a clinical social worker and serves as a resource for managing patients with psychological needs.
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 and facilitates communication between patient/family and medical team.
Documents all interventions in EMR accurately, appropriately, and timely.
Provides professional presentations to groups and organizations to facilitate public understanding of the psychosocial and psychological aspects of the cancer experience.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
May oversee the activities of staff providing coordination of Social Services.
Supervises MSW Student Interns, including reviewing candidates, mentoring, and providing documentation training.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population (late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly).