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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston 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. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The Social Work department is here to help patients, their families, and their caregivers cope with the diagnosis of cancer and to eliminate psychosocial complications as significant barriers to care in Texas, the nation and the world through outstanding integrated programs in patient care, research, education and prevention.

*The ideal candidate will only work 19 hours per week, 2 days during the week, and not including 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 provide education about advance directives. The social work associate will triage patients needing additional assessment and a higher level of care to social work counselors. The social work associate will also 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 to increase access to care. The social work associate may also act as a liaison between the department of social work and community resources as well as complete other duties as assigned.

*Key Functions*

1. Coordinate care meetings related to goals of care and advance care planning amongst the patient, family and medical team members. Provide education of advance directives and facilitate completion of advance directives as needed. Review completed advance directives for accuracy and release in electronic health record. If document is inaccurate, follow-up with patient regarding inaccuracies to provide education on the role of advance directives.

2. Provide resource information and linkage to patients and families as needed, identify community resources and act as a liaison to community agencies.

3. Coordinates and collaborates with social work counselor and health care team to reduce barriers to care.

Other duties assigned.

*EDUCATION*

* Required: Bachelor's Degree Social Work (BSW) from an accredited program approved by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

*WORK EXPERIENCE*

* Required: None

*LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*

* Preferred: LBSW - Lic Baccalaureate Social Wkr Texas. Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility), including medical, dental, [paid time off](https://www.mdanderson.org/about-md-anderson/employee-resources/leave.html), [retirement](https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/ut-retirement-program/voluntary-retirement-programs), tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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 therefore 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.

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.[http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html](http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html)

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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