Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Huntsman Cancer Hospital

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

University of Utah Health seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide professional mental health services using recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles. The position focuses on preventative and developmental care through direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of certified social workers, social service workers, and interns, and development of program criteria within the area of specialization. The role is based at Huntsman Cancer Hospital and involves close collaboration with the treatment team to support patients’ well-being and adjustment to life after treatment.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples, and groups.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and provide individual, group, and couples counseling.
• Ability to oversee Social Workers, interns, and other caseworkers in the area.
• Ability to assess patient-status data and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to help patients and families with post-treatment adjustments, including working with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of directly related experience.
• Experience working with community resources and instructing and supervising Social Workers, interns, and other caseworkers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with treatment-team members, including medical doctors, to support understanding of social and emotional factors affecting patients’ well-being.
• Identify appropriate community and other outside resources to help patients resume life in their communities and manage limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment approaches for patients and their families.
• Provide individual, group, and couples counseling as needed.
• Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide practice oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.
• Perform case management duties as needed.
• Assist patients and families with post-treatment adjustments, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to obtain appropriate assistance.
• Assess patient-status data and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed