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 is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Huntsman Cancer Hospital. The role involves practicing mental health therapy and applying established psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices. The position provides preventative and developmental mental health services through direct or indirect consultation with patients, oversees the practice of certified social workers, social service workers, and interns, and develops program criteria within an area of specialization.

The social worker collaborates with the treatment team, including medical doctors, to address social and emotional factors affecting patient well-being. The role develops individualized treatment approaches for patients and families, connects patients with appropriate community resources, and may provide individual, group, and couples counseling or case management. It also assists with departmental policies and procedures and provides practice oversight in accordance with Utah state law.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; the credential must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
• 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 the activities of social workers, interns, and other caseworkers.
• Ability to assess patient-status data and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to assist patients and families with post-treatment adjustments and coordinate with agencies to obtain appropriate assistance.

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 improve their understanding of social and emotional factors contributing to patient 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.
• Assess patient-status information and provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist patients and families with post-treatment adjustments, including working with local, state, and federal agencies to secure appropriate assistance.

What This Job Offers

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