Per Diem Social Work Counselor | Texas Medical Center (Weekdays)
MD Anderson
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 a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and have either an LMSW or LCSW issued by the state of Texas.
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).
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: 169005 Employment Status: Per Diem Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening, Weekends Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,472 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,472 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 43,472 FLSA: non-exempt and 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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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 a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW or MSSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and have either an LMSW or LCSW issued by the state of Texas.
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).
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: 169005 Employment Status: Per Diem Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening, Weekends Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,472 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 43,472 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 43,472 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No
#LI-Onsite Apply
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