What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Social Worker position at Spectrum Health?
About Lemmen Holton Cancer Center
We treat cancer using the latest technologies and treatments including gene sequencing of tumors, targeted therapy and advanced oncology surgery techniques. We use a team approach to care, bringing together different areas of expertise that specialize in any type of cancer.
About this unit
Palliative care promotes symptom management and quality of life. Symptom management includes pain, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of appetite and sleeplessness. This specialized care can be available at the time of diagnosis and can be received at the same time as a patient is receiving curative treatment.
Scope of work
Utilizes clinical judgment and expertise to coordinate care management / behavioral health interventions. Develops strategies to ensure cost effective, quality care outcomes to patients with complex care needs. Identifies options for levels of care for individuals and populations of patients, focusing on strategies that will promote optimal health. Assesses, plans, monitors, and provides therapeutic interventions as appropriate. Collaborates with patient and family to facilitate understanding of diagnosis and to provide therapeutic interventions to support necessary lifestyle and behavior changes. Partner with patients, families, and other health care providers to ensure understanding the impact the disease or illness has on the patient's mental and emotional health. Respond to crisis situations and engage with patients and families to access the appropriate level of care across the continuum. Emphasis of duties may vary depending upon area of assignment.
Qualifications
- Required Master’s Degree in Social Work
- MSW Social Work License in the State of Michigan
- Required State of Michigan Drivers License
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals. Learn more .
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Ambulatory Palliative Care - CHMG West - HB
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
Hours of Work
8 : 00 to 4 : 30
Days Worked
Monday to Friday
Weekend Frequency
N / A
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