Social Work - Oncology

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting can fill a LMSW or LCSW position. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

Requirements

Masters Degree - Social Work
Professional License / Certificate - LMSW
Excellent oral and written communication skills and decision-making skills.
Ability to think independently, multi-task, make quick, decisive choices, all while fostering team interactions.
Excellent customer service skills.
Must have thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Masters Degree in Social Work
Zero (0) to Two (2) years working in administration, nonprofit organization, or health care environment with supervisory experience
Current LCSW license from Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board.
Three (3) years working in administration, nonprofit organization, or health care environment with supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Periodic travel and evening work may be required
Periodic travel and evening work may be required.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical psychosocial services and case management for the WPRCI patients and families in our outpatient clinical areas.
Participates in program development under the supervision of LCSW staff.
Participates in supervision process with LCSW toward obtaining LCSW.
Serves within multidisciplinary team to provide clinical psychosocial services for patients in the UAMS Cancer Service Line.
Provides direct counseling and education to patients/families regarding financial/social support to insure completion of treatment and access to clinical trials.
Develops programs that offer specialty care to support them through the continuum of cancer treatment.
Supervises graduate interns through their field experience and final requirements for graduation.
Serves as liaison with other departments/agencies, both internal and external.
Models positive collaboration/interaction with colleagues, management team, and other UAMS departments.
Serves as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team by preparing individualized treatment plans based on diagnostic assessments.
Liaisons with other departments and agencies to ensure proper allocation of resources to administer treatment plans.
Administers direct clinical services including individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
Completes mandatory reporting in compliance with legal and professional standards and guidelines.
Supports and provides therapy and intervention for families dealing with disease, grief, crisis, and acute or chronic mental health issues.
Organizes patient support groups and serves as an advocate for patients within the community.
Interviews clients and performs psychosocial assessments to determine the needs of the patient or family.
Documents interview information and assessment results into medical records and initiates intervention plan.
Offers coping strategies and assists patients and families in securing needed resources for financial and other services to ensure continuity of care.
Participates with quality improvement, student supervision, obtaining resources, and departmental projects.
Maintains professional skills and credentialing as required by professional licensing organization.
Represents the department as needed on campus committees.
May perform other duties.