Social Worker Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• LBSW: Degreed in Social Work
• Licensed in the state of Texas
• Living in the state of Texas
• Living in the Northeast TX area (Longview, Tyler, and surrounding areas)
• Bachelor's degree in social work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Appropriate Texas state licensure required
• 0-2 years social work experience in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population that include late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly (includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group)
• Must be able to work remote and have dedicated space for workstation and highspeed internet in place
• Must have audio and camera capabilities for meeting with patients and families

Nice To Haves

• oncology experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides information & helps coordinate access to resources and services for patients, families, and/or caregivers, making appropriate referrals as needed.
• Completes patient forms when necessary (i.e. patient disability forms, indigent drug program, etc.).
• May administer psychosocial needs assessments, distress and depression screens to patients and families, and then forward the assessments needing evaluation to the appropriate, identified clinicians.
• Acts as a patient/family advocate in negotiating the health care system.
• Relays identified patient and family needs to medical team members.
• Documents all tasks in EMR accurately, appropriately, and timely.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies, health care organizations, and other providers to promote a broad base of support for patients and families.

Benefits

• competitive compensation package
• Total Rewards
• annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities