Social Worker, Hendrick Clinic Oncology in Abilene, Texas at Hendrick Medical Center

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required or 4 years equivalent experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

No Licenses/Certifications Required

Knowledge of and mastery of theories and modalities used in the specialized treatment of complex physical or mental illness. Ability to incorporate complex multiple causation in differential diagnosis and treatment of patients. Ability to determine priority for services and provide specialized treatment services.

Knowledge and expert skill in developing and implementing methods for measuring effectiveness of social work practice and services in the specialty area, utilizing outcome evaluations to improve treatment services. Ability to coordinate the delivery of specialized services and programs. Ability to design system changes based on empirical findings.

Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve objectives.

Skill in evaluating operations as they relate to policies, goals and objectives, costs, and rate levels.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Skill in communication when interacting with staff and users in-person or by phone. Ability to interpret information as appropriate, answer complex questions in a professional manner and communicate in a courteous, clear and concise manner.

Skill in a range of specialized interventions and treatment modalities used in specialty treatment programs or with special patient populations. This includes individual, group, and/or family counseling or psychotherapy and advanced level psychosocial and/or case management interventions used in the treatment of patients with polytraumatic injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, visual impairment, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc.

Ability to create an atmosphere that encourages motivation, innovation, and high performance.

Ability to expand clinical knowledge in the profession, demonstrating innovation in the creation of new models of psychosocial assessment or intervention to identify and address specialized clinical needs.

Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to staff.

Ability to communicate effectively and clearly.