MSW LCSW Social Worker-Oncology Outpatient Social Worker

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 No. 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!

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. Learn more at Oncology 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).

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%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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

Experience and Education

Required

Education

Master's Degree in social work

Experience

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

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Working Conditions
• Clinical Setting
• Hospital Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

Security and EEO Statement

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.