Remote Manager of Social Work (LCSW) - Dallas, Tx

Texas Oncology is looking for a Remote Manager of Social Work (LCSW) to join our team! This position is fully remote but will based out of the corporate location in Dallas, Texas.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 300+ 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.

Join a Team That Invests in Your Future

At Texas Oncology, we recognize the long-term impact of our people and are committed to rewarding performance and potential. That's why select roles may be eligible to participate in our Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): an incentive program designed to attract, retain, and reward top talent.

What is the Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)?

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP): is an incentive program that typically vests over a three-year period and is tied to both individual performance and the operational success of Texas Oncology. Awards are discretionary and based on your position, performance, and potential for future career growth at Texas Oncology. Awards are reviewed and approved during the annual compensation review. LTIP awards are subject to your continued employment through the award payment date, and are governed by the written terms and conditions of the LTIP document.

What does the position 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, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential duties and responsibilities:

• 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; attends leadership meetings to assure coordination of services for patients and staff. Collaborates closely with other disciplines to facilitate guidance of 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. Ensures 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 program 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

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

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

• Minimum seven (7) years experience working as a licensed clinical social worker

• Minimum three (3) years oncology, hospice, and/or palliative care experience desired.
  At least two (2) years project management or supervisory experience.

• Valid and current state master's-level license

Competencies:

• Uses Technical and Functional Experience: Possesses up to date knowledge of the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Handles day to day work challenges confidently; is willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
• Uses Sound Judgment: Makes timely, cost effective and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
• Shows Work Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works efficiently to achieve them.
• Commits to Quality: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluated products, processes, and service against those standards; manages quality; improves efficiencies.
• Attract, coach and develop talent: Attracts high caliber people, accurately assesses strengths and development needs of employees; gives timely, specific feedback and helpful coaching; provides challenging assignments and opportunities for development.
• Leads Courageously: Steps forward to address difficult issues; puts self on the line to deal with important problems; takes ownership.
• Champion of change: Challenges the status quo and champions new initiatives; acts as a catalyst of change and stimulates others to change; paves the way for needed changes; manages implementation effectively.
• Provides direction: Identifies goals and vision for team; guides individuals and teams toward priorities; clarifies roles and responsibilities of others; coordinates resources and arranges organizational systems to meet objectives.
• Negotiates effectively: Demonstrates ability to effectively facilitate parties toward a "win-win" agreement; identifies key players; defines objectives, significant issues, and shared interests; determines motivational drivers and potential obstacles for all parties; communicates effectively; gains results without either party losing face.

Working Conditions:

The work environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Work will involve in-person interaction with co-workers and management and/or clients. Work may require minimal 10-20% of travel workweek.

Physical Requirements

(Lifting, standing, etc.) -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the employee site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. (This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.)

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