Social Work Manager

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a Social Worker Manager (LCSW) to join our team! This is a remote opportunity, requiring candidates to reside in Texas. The position requires approximately 20-25% travel to support our practice locations within the region.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.  Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.

What does the Social Worker Manager do?
Oversees the day-to-day activities of social work at multiple sites of operation. Participates in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, for patients requiring emotional and psychosocial assistance. Serves as a resource to the medical staff. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilites:

• Responsible for managing and mentoring social work staff to ensure adequate coverage and quality care. Meets individually with assigned social workers to review case assignments, workflow, and productivity. Provides continuous daily support and problem-solving assistance. Addresses and resolves any barriers and provides creative solutions to case problems or issues.

• Responsible for assessing skill and performance level of all social workers within sites of responsibility. Creates plans to address growth & development of team members. Performs quarterly evaluations and documentation of assigned social workers.

• Assists Director of Social Work with hiring, promotion, disciplinary actions and termination processes of social workers. Responsible for onboarding and new employee role support, working closely with Practice Directors.

• Leads team meetings to address, discuss and educate about topics of importance.

• Role includes routine site visits to locations within area of responsibility state-wide.

• Responsible for ongoing training needs of existing team members, committee oversight, and annual conference planning participation.

• Develops departmental SOPs, patient and family programs, and quality improvement initiatives. Networks and investigates to find necessary community resources and programs to aid in patient care. Offers in-service education programs and functions as a resource to medical staff and the community.

• Participates in and contributes to Value Based Care initiatives; attend leadership meetings to ensure coordination of services for patients and staff. Collaborates closely with other disciplines to facilitate guidance on MIPS/EOM metric task work.

• Provides coverage for team members as needed to include emotional support and crisis assessment to patients and families, as well as non-pharmacologic support for pain, sleep issues, and other concerns.

• Responsible for site communication and coverage planning during social work position gaps or LOA.

• Provides education to practice stakeholders, including providers and clinic staff, regarding skills and knowledge specific to the role of a mental health worker in a medical practice; serves as a resource to clinic staff and physicians.

• May provide therapeutic counseling to patients, family members, and caregivers as needed. Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral issues as appropriate.  If billing for these services, will document session notes and billing requirements in a timely fashion.

• Meets with patients and their families to administer, assess, and provide appropriate follow-up of psychosocial needs assessments. Considers social support, appropriate community resources, and coping mechanisms.

• Active member of the medical interdisciplinary team.  Ensure ongoing communication with team members to facilitate understanding and support of identified patient and family needs.

• Provides speaking services to groups and organizations to facilitate public understanding of the emotional component of the cancer experience.

• Will assist with logistics of growing field placement programs as needed.

• Will provide assistance with support group program oversight as needed.

• May be asked to provide clinical supervision to LMSWs working towards clinical licensure if necessary and deemed appropriate.

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific differences in the patient population that include late adolescence, adulthood, middle age, and the elderly. This includes physiological, psychological, and developmental differences unique to each group.

• Other duties as assigned by Director of Social Work

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification:

• Master’s degree in social work from a school or program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

• Minimum 7 years’ experience working as a licensed, masters-prepared social worker.

• Licensure as clinical social worker (LCSW).

• Experience in oncology, hospice, and/or palliative desired.

• At least two (2) years project management or supervisory experience.

• Valid and current state master’s-level license (LMSW)required.
• Additional certification and licensure requirements may vary by state. Must meet all applicable state-mandated requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in oncology, hospice, and/or palliative care.