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Social Worker I (NYC)
We are seeking to hire a Clinical Social Worker I for our inpatient head and neck, sarcoma, melanoma, and radiation oncology services in NYC. The position involves delivering comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and follow-up to adult and pediatric patients and families in response to social, psychological, and environmental needs related to the impact of diagnosis, admission, treatment, discharge, continued care, and post-treatment.
Role Overview :
- Conduct screening and bio-psychosocial assessment of patients and families to assess their distress and develop ongoing clinical plans.
- Provide clinical interventions and modifications of the psychosocial plan, ongoing clinical assessments, advocacy, and assistance with resources for patients and their families.
- Collaborate with an interprofessional team to address ongoing patient needs.
- Assist patients / families in accessing appropriate psychosocial services along the continuum of care.
- Identify the unique needs of assigned service; develop and implement appropriate interventions and programs.
- Produce quality documentation in the medical record and all written correspondence; prepare Philanthropic Budget Sheets and other departmental-related documentation.
- Focus on professional development through supervision of student interns, team consultation, teaching and research, presentations at national conferences, and contributions to the social work / oncology literature.
- Participate and serve on department-wide committees.
- Work on special projects as assigned.
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