Outpatient Oncology Social Worker, LCSW

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 
 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Work Shift: Likely 8:30am-5pm. No on-call. Infrequent participation in early evening or weekend programs; up to 2 times per month subject to department needs with prior notice (Most support groups are during workday; some are evening or weekend monthly options). 

Remote 1-2 days per week after 90-day review.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Master's degree in social work 
   

• Experience
  2 years 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (LCSW) LIC CLINCAL SOCIAL WORKER Upon Hire 
   

Preferred

• 2-4 years post-graduate experience, able to operate independently with proactive problem solving and knowledge of local resources.

   

   

  
  JOB DUTIES

• 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.

With leader approval, this position is eligible to participate in Social Work Clinical Ladder, an “opt in