Social Worker MSW (Mays Cancer Center)

UT Health San Antonio is one of the country’s leading health sciences universities and is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education. With missions of teaching, research, patient care and community engagement, its schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions and graduate biomedical sciences have graduated 39,700 alumni who are leading change, advancing their fields, and renewing hope for patients and their families throughout South Texas and the world.  UT Health San Antonio is a 2021 Forbes Best-In-State Employer and is fast becoming known as a place that launches and advances careers. 

As an employer, UT Health San Antonio provides:

• An excellent benefits package with lower-cost health insurance options for employees as well as competitive dental and vision plans.
• A defined benefit retirement plan with matching contributions higher than the market average.
• Three to five weeks of paid time off per year, plus sick leave and paid holidays.
• Discounts at UT Health providers and facilities.

Job Summary:

Provides professional skills and advanced social services. Responsibilities include performing extended social work program development, case management, clinical research, outreach, patient assessment and evaluation requiring advanced skills and training.

Job Duties:

• Performs psychosocial assessments, health education, supportive counseling and referrals; provides education on social services and public systems; assists patients in finding resources.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care; documents all patient/provider communication and interventions.
• Identifies obstacles to optimal patient care; loss or grief work; risk reduction; and health promotion.
• Provides clinical case management services including referrals for housing, meal assistance, medical transportation, and other needs as identified.
• Formulates candid and supportive communication.
• Coordinates ongoing counseling and support groups.
• Facilitates effective problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Participates in program evaluation activities including but not limited to data collection for grants, grant reporting, patient satisfaction surveys, and other activities as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of professional social work experience is required.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

• License as a Social Worker in Texas (LMSW, LSW) is required.

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