Social Worker, LCSW

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Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to work on a part-time basis to provide direct social work services to pediatric patients and their families coping with acute or chronic medical conditions in our Genetic/Oncology Clinic. The Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, case management/discharge planning, referral linkage, and emotionally supportive counseling aimed at maintaining functional behavior within families.Will participates in the identification, design and implementation of educational programs essential to the patient/family's understanding of the disease process and medical plan of care.

Hours: Wed. & Thurs. 8am - 5pm

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

• Current LCSW Licensure in Texas.

• Prior experience working with children, adolescents -especially those with complex medical needs and their families preferred.

• Previous experience in a hospital setting preferred

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

• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams across healthcare settings while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

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.