Social Worker-LCSW, Nephrology Clinic

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX seeks an LCSW to join the Nephrology Clinic. The social worker will provide direct services to patients and families facing acute or chronic medical conditions and deliver ongoing counseling to support family functioning.

Strength in coordinating resources and experience with children and families in a hospital setting is preferred. Texas licensure as LCSW and BLS within 30 days of employment are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Previous hospital setting experience and prior experience working with children and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Social Work services to patients and families coping with acute or chronic medical conditions.
• Provide ongoing supportive counseling/clinical therapy to maintain functional behavior of families.
• Assess families for needed assistance with resource procurement to support care in ambulatory or inpatient settings.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

## Social Worker-LCSW, Nephrology ClinicApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-119183**Location:**Dodson Medical Office Building**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. **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.