Social Worker

Location

Dallas, TX | United States

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The University Hospital Simmons Cancer Center Department has a new opportunity available for the role of Social Worker. The location will be at the Richardson, TX campus. Candidates accepted for an interview will be offered a tour of the complex. There are sixty (60) team members which consists of a Manager, two (2) Supervisors, Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, Chaplains, Nurse Navigators, Music Therapists, and volunteers too. Applicants should have two (2) years post-graduate experience in medical setting which can include Inpatient, Outpatient, Home Health Care, or Hospice. Oncology experience preferred. Certifications: LMSW mandatory; LCSW and OSW-C preferred; CCM optional.

The expected duties for the Social Workers shall include the following: 

• Case management for referrals including Home Health, durable medical equipment, Hospice and related needs
• Supportive real-time counseling to patients in infusion and oncology clinics
• Participation in interdisciplinary rounds
• Collaborate with Support Services Department for patient education and programs
• Shift: 8:30am-5pm, no on-call (infrequent participation in early evening or weekend programs; likely 2-4 per year)
• This is a hybrid position after training. The first ninety (90) days will be on-site and then you will be able to work a hybrid schedule. Additional details related to this shall be discussed as part of the interview process. 

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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 patients and employees. With over 20,000 employees, we are committed to continuing our growth with the best professionals in the healthcare industry. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. 

EXPERIENCE | EDUCATION:

REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an Institution certified by the Council of Social Work Education with a Masters in Social Work Current license is required by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Temporary license is acceptable during first 90 days of employment. BCLS not required in transplant departments.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience.
• Good general health and stress coping ability. Full mobility and ability to participate in vigorous activity. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with physicians, patients, and other members of the healthcare team. Possess near vision for accurate reading of computer screens and recording on patient charts. Must be able to walk reasonable distances to cover multiple nursing units. 

JOB DUTIES:

• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and proactively determines patient needs for discharge transitions including: transportation, DME, LTAC, SNF, home health agencies and hospice.
• 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.
• Demonstrates ongoing familiarity with community resources to facilitate positive patient and family outcomes agencies to assure appropriate client access.
• Maintains effective documentation including tracking and referral information; consistently meets department and UTSW documentation standards.
• Identifies and reports situations or cases to appropriate governmental agencies as legally required and in compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Serves as an active participant of the health care team, communicating effectively with other health care providers, patients, families, other hospital personnel, and visitors.
• Identifies the need for professional growth and seeks appropriate development opportunities.
• Provides education to staff, patients and community resource affiliates.
• 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. 

SECURITY:

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

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