Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - HOPD Mays Cancer Center

Responsibilities

Responsible for assessing patient's psycho-social needs and counseling services to individuals, families and groups.

• Counsels patients and families regarding therapies.
• Develops and implements treatment plans.
• Reviews and modifies treatment plans as needed.
• Assesses problems and determines appropriate types and methods of treatment, and implements intervention methodologies according to treatment plans and organizational policies.
• Ensures treatment notes are recorded in patients' medical charts in accordance with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Makes referrals to case managers as appropriate and refers families to a wide-range of community resources and services that are responsive to the longer term needs of the family.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with community health resources to ensure appropriate patient access after discharge.
• May support implementation of community educational programs.
• Supports staff members in such areas as counseling, protective services, and family services.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to independently conduct psycho-social assessments and provide treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures.
• Independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and data management software.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written; bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.

Education and Experience

Master's degree is required. Prior experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required. TX state clinical license (LCSW) is required.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution.

Benefits

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

• Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company.
• Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
• Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
• Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options.
• Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.