Licensed Clinical Social Worker- Fort Worth

The US Oncology Network•Fort Worth, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to support its Fort Worth Cancer Center. The role assesses, diagnoses, and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns, and provides therapeutic counseling, emotional support, crisis intervention, and psychosocial assistance to patients, families, and caregivers throughout the cancer care continuum. The social worker helps patients and families identify and access appropriate community, health care, social, and financial resources, and advocates for them in navigating the health care system. The LCSW works as an active member of the medical interdisciplinary team, communicating identified patient and family needs and contributing to value-based care initiatives, including distress and depression screening follow-up, advance care planning, end-of-life conversations, and care transitions. The role also supports survivorship, develops and coordinates support groups, educates clinic staff, maintains community partnerships, documents interventions in the electronic medical record, and participates in quality improvement. The position may include oversight of social services coordination and supervision of MSW student interns. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, call, or major holidays. The work is based in an oncology/hematology clinic and involves frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians, clinic staff, and external organizations.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Valid and current Texas state master's clinical-level license, such as LCSW.
Minimum three to five years of experience preferred working as a clinical social worker in a health care setting.
Knowledge of age-specific differences across late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and older adulthood.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oncology, palliative care, and/or hospice is desired.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic counseling to patients, family members, and caregivers as needed; assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral issues as appropriate.
Document counseling sessions and billing requirements accurately and promptly when billing for services.
Apply knowledge of the psychosocial impact of cancer across diagnosis, advanced cancer, end-of-life care, and survivorship, including related practical, psychological, social, and spiritual concerns.
Provide emotional support, crisis assessment and intervention, and non-pharmacologic support for pain, sleep issues, and other physical concerns.
Participate as an active member of the medical interdisciplinary team and communicate patient and family needs to team members.
Contribute to value-based care initiatives, including distress and depression screening follow-up, advance care planning, end-of-life conversations, and transitions.
Support patients and families with survivorship transitions and related concerns.
Assess psychosocial needs and provide appropriate follow-up, considering social support, community resources, and coping mechanisms.
Develop, maintain, and facilitate support groups for patients and families.
Coordinate support groups with local agencies and health care providers to address patient needs and avoid duplication of services.
Educate clinic staff about the clinical social worker's role in medical practice and serve as a resource on psychological needs, social and behavioral determinants of health outcomes, compassion fatigue, and secondary trauma.
Provide information about community resources and help patients and families access services.
Develop and maintain working relationships with community agencies, health care organizations, and other providers.
Advocate for patients and families as they navigate the health care system and facilitate communication between them and the medical team.
Document interventions accurately, appropriately, and promptly in the EMR.
Give professional presentations to groups and organizations about psychosocial and psychological aspects of the cancer experience.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
May oversee staff activities related to coordination of Social Services.
As appropriate, supervise MSW student interns, including reviewing candidates, mentoring, and providing documentation training.
Apply knowledge of age-specific physiological, psychological, and developmental differences among late adolescents, adults, middle-aged people, and older adults.