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Social Worker St Jude (PT) St Jude Clinic

Huntsville Hospital
Huntsville, AL, United States
Full-time

OverviewSocial worker will provide psychosocial assessments and referrals to patients and their families related to illness adjustment, coping mechanisms and other needs that may arise.

Social worker will use researched-based techniques to assess the emotional needs of the patient and families to provide group and individual support.

Social worker will act as patient advocate by recommending resources for patient's needs, such as social support and financial assistance and any other community referrals needed.

Social worker will have knowledge of community resources to provide support to the patients being served. Social worker will provide guidance and assistance regarding mandatory reporting needs of children being served and their siblings.

Social worker will educate patients (and their caregivers) about stress management and self-care. Social worker will provide grief support and referrals to additional services as needed for palliative care and end of life support.

QualificationsEducation : Require BS degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and current Alabama licensure.

Preferred master's degree in social work or related field.Experience : Two or more years' experience preferred. Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferable experience in case management to include community resources referral and crisis management.Additional Skills / Abilities : Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to be present, to engage open-heartedly with empathy and compassion knowledge. Works with physicians, oncology nurses and treatment teams to develop and deliver the patient's plan of care.

Manage complex multidimensional issues and meet the needs of the patients from all socioeconomic, cultural, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Ability to manage multiple projects with acute attention to detail. Ability to be adaptable to change. Focus on the mental, emotional and behavioral well-being of the patients, families, and larger treatment groups.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

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