Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC
Per Diem Social Work Associate | Texas Medical Center
Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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 and is one of the nation’s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The Social Work department helps patients, their families, and caregivers cope with a cancer diagnosis and aims to eliminate psychosocial complications that can be barriers to care in Texas, the nation, and the world.
Ideal candidate: 19 hours per week, 2 days during the week, no weekends. This is a per diem role.
Summary: The primary purpose of the social work associate position is to coordinate care, provide resource education and linkage, and educate patients about advance directives. The associate will triage patients that need additional assessment and a higher level of care to social work counselors and will collaborate and coordinate with the social work counselor to ensure care needs are met. Additional duties may involve reviewing completed advance directives for accuracy and identifying community resources.
Key Functions
Coordinate care meetings related to goals of care and advance care planning among the patient, family, and medical team. Provide education on advance directives and facilitate completion. Review completed directives for accuracy and release in the electronic health record. If a document is inaccurate, follow up with the patient to provide education on the role of advance directives.
Provide resource information and linkage to patients and families as needed, identify community resources, and act as a liaison to community agencies.
Collaborate with the social work counselor and health care team to reduce barriers to care.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Experience
None required.
Licenses and Certifications
Preferred: Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LBSW) – Lic Baccalaureate Social Worker Texas. Upon hire.
Benefits The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
Security & Infrastructure This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 178089
Employment Status: Per Diem
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,500
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No
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The Social Work department helps patients, their families, and caregivers cope with a cancer diagnosis and aims to eliminate psychosocial complications that can be barriers to care in Texas, the nation, and the world.
Ideal candidate: 19 hours per week, 2 days during the week, no weekends. This is a per diem role.
Summary: The primary purpose of the social work associate position is to coordinate care, provide resource education and linkage, and educate patients about advance directives. The associate will triage patients that need additional assessment and a higher level of care to social work counselors and will collaborate and coordinate with the social work counselor to ensure care needs are met. Additional duties may involve reviewing completed advance directives for accuracy and identifying community resources.
Key Functions
Coordinate care meetings related to goals of care and advance care planning among the patient, family, and medical team. Provide education on advance directives and facilitate completion. Review completed directives for accuracy and release in the electronic health record. If a document is inaccurate, follow up with the patient to provide education on the role of advance directives.
Provide resource information and linkage to patients and families as needed, identify community resources, and act as a liaison to community agencies.
Collaborate with the social work counselor and health care team to reduce barriers to care.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Experience
None required.
Licenses and Certifications
Preferred: Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LBSW) – Lic Baccalaureate Social Worker Texas. Upon hire.
Benefits The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
Security & Infrastructure This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, and may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Additional Information
Requisition ID: 178089
Employment Status: Per Diem
Employee Status: Regular
Work Week: Days
Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,500
Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 72,000
Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,500
FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type: Hard
Work Location: Onsite
Pivotal Position: No
Referral Bonus Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No
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