What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker-Neuro Oncology position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia?
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A Brief Overview
Provide professional services to patients and families, including assessment of psychosocial functioning, counseling for care planning and decision-making, social work treatment, and community resource planning.
CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.
We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatments and evaluate the effectiveness of professional services.
Facilitate use of individual, public, and private resources for patients and families.
Adhere to medical-legal reporting and confidentiality requirements.
Organize workload and set priorities based on patient care needs.
Complete timely documentation according to department, hospital, and legal standards.
Identify barriers to effective service delivery and participate in hospital or community-based committees to improve social work services.
Adhere to National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and CHOP Social Work Department standards for continuing education, professional home committees, meetings, and cross-coverage assignments.
Education
Required: Master's degree- Social Work
Experience
Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital, health organization, or mental health agency setting
Preferred: Experience with end-of-life care and support
Required: At least two (2) years of social work experience post Master's Degree
Licenses and Certifications
Preferred (upon hire): Licensed Social Worker (LSW) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board
Preferred: Membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) - Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
