Social Work Counselor

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care institution in Houston is seeking a Social Worker to provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and counseling services for oncology patients. The position requires a Master's degree in Social Work and licensure as an LMSW or LCSW. This full-time role is onsite, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Experience with oncology patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
• Provide counseling services to individuals, families, and groups.
• Participate in continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Document patient care activity in electronic healthcare records.

Skills

Social work experience

Counseling techniques

Resource linkage

Biopsychosocial assessment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW or MSSW)

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The Social Work department is here to help patients, their families, and their caregivers cope with the diagnosis of cancer and to eliminate psychosocial complications as significant barriers to care in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding integrated programs in patient care, research, education and prevention.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of social work experience and has worked with oncology patients. This position is in the Texas Medical Center and is fully onsite. The work schedule would be Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM in a float role across inpatient and outpatient to cover absences and extended leaves.

Summary

Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and counseling services to individuals, families and groups. Supports compliance with treatment protocols, advance care planning and assists with resource linkage as a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Key Functions

1. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments using appropriate diagnostic criteria to recommend, facilitate, and implement interventions for a comprehensive treatment plan.

2. Uses counseling techniques, resource knowledge and linkage throughout the disease trajectory, including end of life, survivorship and bereavement.

3. Participates in continuity of care and/or discharge planning. Facilitates advance care planning.

4. Documents patient care activity in institutional electronic healthcare record in accordance with departmental documentation policy.

Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Experience

Required: None.

Licensure

Required: One of the following issued by the state of Texas: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Business and Commerce Code, and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 174846
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 67,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 83,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 100,000
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No

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