MSW LCSW Social Worker-Oncology Outpatient Social Worker

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cancer Center Supportive Care and Integrative Oncology (SCIO) Department provides access to social work, nutrition, spiritual care, music therapy, and integrative activities to patients and their loved ones throughout their cancer journey at no cost. SCIO team members provide direct care and lead programs including classes, support groups, and patient events. This position is for Outpatient Social Work. With leader approval, this position is eligible to participate in Social Work Clinical Ladder, an “opt in” program that allows for additional compensation upon two years completion of approved activities).

Requirements

• Master's Degree in social work
• 2 years of experience
• (LCSW) LIC CLINCAL SOCIAL WORKER Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Assists in development and implementation of Case Management.
• Provides expertise in area of social work as it pertains to management of patient.
• Assists in coordination of client care through formulation of appropriate plan of care via accurate assessment of patient's social, financial and insurance situation.
• Develops short- and long-term plans to facilitate patient care and discharge.
• Utilizes crisis intervention and problem-solving skills to facilitate and enhance patient and family's ability to meet acute and ongoing medical and psychosocial needs.
• Networks with community agencies to assure appropriate client access.
• Maintains documentation and meets department and University Hospital documentation standards.
• Identifies cases with ethical and legal considerations and makes referrals. Confers with supervisor.
• Communicates with other health care providers, patients, families, other hospital personnel, and visitors.
• Demonstrates effective communication with adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Maintains system for tracking placement of patients after discharge on monthly basis.
• Has knowledge of Department and Unit Performance Improvement program and is aware of expected participation.
• Identifies need for professional growth and seeks development opportunities.
• Provides education to staff, patients, and community resource affiliates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level