Social Worker - Cancer Center

Cleveland Clinic

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Our Social Work team is a collaborative, compassionate community dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day. Social workers are empowered to provide exceptional, patient- and family-centered care that addresses basic human needs, strengthens psychosocial well-being, and helps individuals navigate some of life's most challenging moments. In this role, you'll play a vital part in delivering high-quality psychosocial care for patients receiving cancer treatment across our regional sites. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll have opportunities to grow your clinical expertise, build meaningful relationships, and advance your career while helping patients achieve their highest level of well-being. A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited program
• State Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Two years of experience in a hospital or healthcare setting
• Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) within five years of hire

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with healthcare teams to assess and plan interventions to help patients cope with social, emotional, financial and environmental problems.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and provide interventions to assist patients and families. This may include counseling, education, advocacy, referrals, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, problem solving and coordinating family/team meetings.
• Provide and/or document treatment recommendations, professional recommendations, care coordination interventions and treatment plans.
• Engage patients and families in adhering to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating barriers.
• Maintain a network of resources for consultation and connect patients with community resources.
• Supervise social work interns and assist with training new caregivers.
• Educate other caregivers about the impact of social problems on health outcomes and the effectiveness of social interventions in improving outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level