Social Worker-LCSW

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to provide direct social work services to patients and families dealing with acute or chronic illness. The role includes counseling and coordination of resources to support care in both inpatient and ambulatory settings.

A master’s in social work and a Texas LCSW license are required; BLS must be obtained within 30 days. Experience in a hospital setting and with children/families is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Experience in a hospital setting and working with children and families preferred.
• Current Texas License for LCSW; BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work services to patients and families coping with acute or chronic medical conditions.
• Offer ongoing supportive counseling/clinical therapy to maintain family functioning.
• Assess families for needed assistance with resources to support care in ambulatory or inpatient settings.

Skills

Clinical social work

Counseling

Resource coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

Social Worker-LCSW# Careers at Cook Children's## Social Worker-LCSWApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-120061**Location:**Medical Center - Fort Worth**Department:**Case Management**Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**40**Summary:**The LCSW social worker provides direct Social Work services to patients and families coping with acute or chronic medical conditions. The Social Worker provides ongoing supportive counseling/clinical therapy aimed at maintaining the functional behavior of families. The social worker assesses families for needed assistance with resource procurement in order to support the family's effort in caring for their child in either the ambulatory or inpatient care setting.**Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-12:30 am** **Education & Experience:*** Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work.* Previous experience in a hospital setting and prior experience working with children and families is preferred.**Certification/Licensure:*** Current Texas License for LCSW.* Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for Health Care Providers within 30 days of employment. If physically unable to complete BLS for Health Care Providers, then the employee will have the option of attending a Heart Saver program on campus or attending an outside course using a non-computerized mannequin.**About Us:** Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.