What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Alice Hyde Medical Center?
Building Name : AHMC - Reddy Cancer Center
Location Address : 23 Fourth Street, Suite 2, Malone New York
Regular
Department : AHMC - Medical Oncology and Infusion
Full Time
Standard Hours : 40
Biweekly Scheduled Hours :
Shift : Day
Primary Shift : -
Weekend Needs : As Scheduled
Recruiter : Naomi Kpesse
Trusted local care. A network of expertise.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
The Medical Social Worker is responsible for identification of oncology patients requiring social work intervention, assessing areas of psychosocial needs and developing an appropriate and timely plan using professional social work knowledge and practice skills. This includes knowledge about programs, organizations, and services designed to address the needs of cancer survivors at all stages of treatment. The Oncology Services MSW will act as a referral agent to community support services as appropriate for a patient's individual needs. The Oncology Services MSW will be responsible for providing counseling and coordination of supportive services to patients and family members, as well as staff member of the Cancer Center.
ABOUT ALICE HYDE MEDICAL CENTER :
For more than 100 years, Alice Hyde Medical Center has provided compassionate, community-focused health care for more than 55,000 residents in the North Country region of New York. Our mission is to always be here, not just as caregivers and staff, but as friends and neighbors, offering expertise and compassionate care in an environment that supports your health and healing.