Job Description
*Description*
Social Worker LMSW Oncology
Purpose: To work with patients and families to identify social, emotional and environmental needs and connect them with available resources/services through the provision of a full spectrum of services in an outpatient setting. Serves as a single source of contact for referring physicians, patients and caregivers to provide resources.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Works with the patient, family and other members of the health care team to formulate a discharge plan that provides the patient services in the appropriate setting.
2. Gathers and assesses information regarding the patient's physical needs, mental status, family support system, financial resources and available community and governmental resources.
3. Employs assessment to develop a comprehensive case management plan that will address the needs identified.
4. Provides information about resources and options available in the community and coordinates service delivery.
5. Interprets patient/family needs and provides information concerning the availability and limitations of resources.
6. Educates and addresses concerns with service delivery including service gaps and access issues.
7. Provides information based on current knowledge, to provide psychosocial support and assist the patient/family in coping with their disease to improve their overall health care management.
8. Educates the patient and family regarding various symptoms and consequences related to cancer diagnosis. This information will also include specifics regarding methods of professional intervention and description of the process of social work intervention in an out-patient setting.
9. Performs patient/family evaluation and histories.
10. Provides psychosocial support through individual and family counseling, as needed. Continuously reviews service area for needs and opportunity
11. And more
Education and Experience Requirements:
· Master's Degree in Social Work from accredited school.
· Minimum of two (2) years post-master's clinical experience in individual, group and family treatment.Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1665
Department: Cancer Center
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $32.23 - $59.86 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
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