SOCIAL WORKER, ONCOLOGY

Job Description - SOCIAL WORKER, ONCOLOGY (3286540)

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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER ONCOLOGY - FULL TIME 40 HOURS / BWH CARE CONTINUUM

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• Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a nationally ranked academic medical center
• Grow and learn through regular internal continuing education programming, financial support for continuing education courses and conferences, and mentorship.
• Excellent benefits : generous Paid Time Off; 403B match; cash balance pension; tuition reimbursement of $5,250 / year, including continuing education;

medical and dental; short-term disability; MBTA pass subsidy; and much more.

• Convenient public transit - T-accessible Longwood Medical area location at the Main Campus at 75 Francis Street, Boston.
• LICSW or LCSW

At Brigham Health, we value being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health and the Department of Social Work are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community.

The Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team who provides and oversees the provision of psychosocial care for selected patients and families.

Responsibilities include conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, providing intervention and treatment as indicated, and collaborating with hospital staff to address high-risk psychosocial factors impacting health status.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Practice :

• Provides assessment of patients to evaluate mental health / psychiatric history / emotional issues / coping style, understanding of illness / adjustment / compliance, barriers to care, cultural issues, abuse / neglect and domestic violence.
• Employs a range of clinical interventions such as individual, group, or family counseling.
• Develops comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments responsive to age-appropriate and cultural needs.
• Identifies patients’ psychosocial, financial, legal, psychiatric, or substance use issues affecting patient care management.
• Works effectively as part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Master’s of Social Work Degree from an accredited program required.

Licensure : Current Massachusetts Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) required, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or must obtain MA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) within 6 months of hire date.

Experience : Previous clinical social work experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Social Workers provide clinical care in various settings : at the bedside, in treatment areas and offices; and in patients' homes.
• The Department of Care Coordination / Social Work will operate 7 days per week. Hours and work schedule will be flexible to meet the needs of patients, families, hospital, and staff.
• Must be prepared to come in to work or stay at work during a hospital emergency.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law.

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