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

Job Description

Responsible for assessing patient's psycho-social needs and counseling services to individuals, families and groups. May assist with leading and mentoring lower level team members.

Responsibilities

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.

Add. Licenses & Certifications :

TX State Clinical License (LCSW) required.

About Us

Benefits Overview

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. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

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). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options :

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off : 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank : 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave : Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays : 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.