Social Work - Master of Social Work - $27-37 per hour

Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeking a Social Work Master of Social Work for a job in Fort Worth, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Master of Social Work
• Discipline: Social Work
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Case Management

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

20

Summary:

This position will primarily work with Oncology and other diagnosis under the Hematology and Oncology umbrella. The Social Worker will provide direct Social Work services to patients and families who have acute or chronic medical conditions. The Social Worker provides ongoing supportive counseling aimed at maintaining the functional behavior of families. The social worker assesses families for needed assistance with resource procurement that aids the family's efforts in caring for their child in either the ambulatory or inpatient care setting. Duties will include but are not limited to providing psychosocial assessments, case managment, discharge planning, providing crisis intervention, supportive counseling, making referrals to outside agencies for families in need of assistance and routine administrative task.

Hours: This position will work Mon., Tues, Thurs (occasional Weds). Requires full-time on-site training for the first 6-8 weeks.

Required Education & Experience:

• MSW or MSSW from an accredited school.

• Previous experience in a hospital oncology setting preferred.

• Prior experience working with children and their families preferred.

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Current Texas License for LMSW.

• Basis Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers required within 30 days of employment.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Cook Childrens Health Care System Job ID #JR-108095. Posted job title: Social Worker - Master Of Social Work

About Cook Children’s Health Care System

About Cook Children's

When you work here, you grow here.

Promise is a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands-especially kids. This is what drives us to blaze new trails with innovative technology, research, exceptional medical care and competitive programs that benefit children who don’t otherwise have access to quality health care. Cook Children's employees come to work every day to keep that Promise, connecting the dots between caregivers, families and communities.

Surpassing 105 years, with more than 10,000 employees, we are here for every child, every day. Our not-for-profit organization includes two medical centers, a large physician network, a home health company, three surgery centers, a health plan, health services and a health foundation. We are proud to be Forbes' #1 Best Large U.S. Employer in Health Care with nearly 100 clinical locations throughout Texas, where we invite you to call home.

Apply now and be part of this magic.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Employee assistance programs

Location: Fort Worth, TX, US

Posted Date: 9/20/2024