Oncology Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for
excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research
Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 19 times for providing the
highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded
the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year, 3 years in a
row. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems
nationwide that have outstanding levels or employee engagement. We
hire people who are passionate about helping others and committed
to being a blessing to our community. Join us, and discover why
U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best
Hospitals!Depending on whether state law permits and under
appropriate supervision (as dictated by state law), the outpatient
Clinical Oncology Social Worker will be responsible for the
planning, organization and implementation of social work services
to cancer patients and their families. The clinical social worker
is responsible for developing patient care goals and treatment
plans as agreed upon by the patient's care team regarding
psychosocial issues, and in agreement with the Cedars-Sinai
Oncology Enterprise Patient and Family Support Program Social Work
Care Model. The position requires experience and facility in brief
therapy interventions, counseling, crisis intervention,
problem-solving and conflict resolution, patient and family
management, transdisciplinary collaboration, biopsychosocial
assessments, navigation, education, advocacy, and community
resource linkages.Essential job duties:
Complies with regulatory requirements
(i.e. JACHO) appropriate for position.Manage and monitor distress
screening tools and utilize these to triage patient needs, create
evidence-based treatment plans and refer them to the appropriate
resources.Respond in a timely manner to referrals initiated by
various members of the medical oncology care and Patient and Family
Support Program teams.Assess the psychological, physical and
environmental factors impacting adult and pediatric cancer
patients, and their families at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive
Cancer Institute, and possibly Oncology Enterprise Wide.Provide
brief behavioral interventions to cancer patients and their
families throughout the trajectory of the patient's cancer
illnessConnect patients with appropriate resources including
financial-aid/cancer specific grants, transportation services, home
health options, community cancer wellness programs, insurance
providers, hospices, Public and Private Benefits, etc.Participate
in and manage the proper reporting of suspected abuse/neglect and
other government-related reporting such as Child Protective
Services, Adult Protective Services, Office of the Public Guardian,
Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Community Care Licensing, and law
enforcement.Advocate for patient rights and self-determination in
the medical system.Discuss palliative care, hospice care, and
advanced care planning with patients and participate in documenting
the patient's wishes in their electronic medical records.Complete
comprehensive documentation in the patient's electronic medical
record, consistent with legal and organizational
requirements.Evaluate caseload daily and assess achievement of
short- and long-term patient goals, modify goals with providers and
the care team based upon patient outcomes.Provide follow-up and
outcome communication to the referral source (oncologist, Patient
and Family Support Program colleague, family, home health
personnel, community social worker, health plan)Collaborate with
the transdisciplinary treatment team of physicians
(psychiatry/cancer rehabilitation and survivorship/supportive care
medicine), nurses, social workers, care managers, registered
dietitians, chaplains, and medical staff to ensure integration of
care.Attend weekly inter/multidisciplinary team meetings.
Participate in weekly group and individual supervision. Provide
On-Call Social Work Services.Perform other relevant duties in the
scope of social work as assigned
Educational Requirements:
Master's in Social Work from an
accredited school of social work.Achieved minimum years of social
work experience as required by particular state regulations in a
healthcare setting. -Licenses/Certifications:
Maintain active registration (ASW) in
good standing with State of California, Board of Behavioral Science
required. - LCSW Preferred.Certified as a Hospice and Palliative
Social Worker desirable.Board of Oncology Social Work Certification
desirable. -Experience:
2-3 years clinical social work
experience, including a minimum of one-year experience in a
healthcare setting preferred.Experience with Oncology or other
complex illnesses care preferred.Possess excellent assessment
skills and ability to implement brief behavioral
interventions.Excellent writing and communication skills.Ability to
exercise objectivity and good judgment relating to difficult and
emotionally charged situations and the ability to interface
effectively with patients, families, providers, management, and
employees of the organization as well as facilities and agencies in
the community, all while maintaining appropriate boundaries.Possess
knowledge of community resources, Public and Private Benefits
including Social Security Benefits.Experience and demonstrated
skill in working with a transdisciplinary team.Bilingual preferred.
-Why work here?Beyond outstanding employee benefits including
health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride
in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our accomplished
staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we
serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic,
inclusive environment that fuels innovation.Cedars-Sinai is an EEO
employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the
basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship,
ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical
condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic
information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older),
military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by
federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at -
-and let us know the nature of your request and your contact
information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a
case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a
request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this
email address.Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified
applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los
Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.At Cedars-Sinai, we are
dedicated to the safety, health and well-being of our patients and
employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable
diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that
all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal
availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through
March each year) as a condition of employment, and annually
thereafter as a condition of continued employment. - -
Working Title:Oncology Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Department:Onc PT & Fam Sup Svs
Business Entity:Service Lines & Ops
Job Category:,Patient Services,Patient Services
Job Specialty:Social Work
Position Type:Full-time
Shift Length:8 hour shift
Shift Type:Day
Keywords: CEDARS-SINAI, Arcadia , Oncology Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Healthcare , Arcadia, California
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