Social Worker - Cancer Center

Cleveland Clinic

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Social workers help communities get access to the health or social services that they need, improving or providing those services where they are not already in place. They participate in legislation and help families and individuals get access to counseling and psychotherapy when necessary. Social workers are essential social, economic voices and advocates who work on behalf of those facing physical and mental illness, disability, divorce, loss, unemployment, abuse, addiction, and other daunting life challenges. A caregiver in this position works PRN| days| 8:00am—5:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers. Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics. Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred. Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns. Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes. Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues. Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault. Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community. Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization. Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff and represents the department on committees.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) OR Master's of Science in Social Administration (MSSA)
Current state licensure as a Social Worker (LSW, LISW or LISW-S)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
Excellent communication and negotiation skills necessary to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes
Ability to work independently and with teams
Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization
Three years’ experience in healthcare system to include exposure to and experience in pre acute and post-acute care
Hospital Social Work experience
Knowledge of community resources

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.
Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics.
Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred.
Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.
Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.
Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault.
Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.
Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff and represents the department on committees.